Titan and the Wild Boars: The True Cave Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team, Hardcover

Don't miss the breathtaking true story of the international rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team from a flooded cave in Thailand

One afternoon, eleven-year-old Titan, his friends from the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach rode their bikes to explore local caves. They crawled through the narrow tunnels in the dark to reach the center of the cave. When they turned to go home, heavy rains had flooded the tunnel. They were trapped

With rising waters and monsoon season upon them, time and oxygen were running out. The world watched with bated breath as rescuers from around the globe joined forces to try to free the boys. After eighteen harrowing days, in an unprecedented effort of international teamwork, they were finally saved.

Award-winning author Susan Hood and journalist Pathana Sornhiran based this picture book on Sornhiran's first-hand reporting of the event, and Dow Phumiruk's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life. The book also includes a timeline and back matter with additional resources.

Follow the remarkable true story of 11-year-old Titan, his Wild Boars soccer teammates, and their coach who went exploring the Tham Luang Caves in Chiang Rai, Thailand, only to become trapped inside by monsoon rains, written by acclaimed author Hood in collaboration with respected reporter Sornhiran, who witnessed the events firsthand. Full color.