Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"In the Thai village of Koh Panyee, a team of boys builds their own football pitch on top of the Phang Na Bay"--
Brief description:
Darshana Khiani is a computer engineer, children's book author, and South Asian kidlit advocate based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Her books include How to Wear a Sari (Versify) and I'm an American (Viking). Visit Darshana's website at darshanakhiani.com and follow her on Twitter @darshanakhiani.
Review Quotes:
"Told in quick-moving prose that evokes movement and sound, this story is coupled with crisp illustrations that match the spirit and the straightforward action of the text...the heart of the story is sure to capture the imagination of the reader."
-- Booklist
"This nonfiction pick reads like a sports underdog story and will empower young readers to overcome challenges and take a leap of faith in their dreams with teamwork and perseverance."
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A stirring story of perseverance."
-- Kirkus Reviews
