Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
Darshana Khiani, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
Based on a true story, this book follows a Thai soccer team from the stilted village of Koh Panyee in Phang Nga Bay. The boys love the sport but have nowhere to practice, so they look to the water for a solution. Despite neighbors’ laughter, they gather tools, saw wood, hammer nails, and tie barrels together to make a floating field. Their project creates a place where they can dribble, juggle, shoot, and score, tracing their persistence and practical problem-solving.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
