All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-14

Chapters 15-23

Chapters 24-31

Key Figures

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Index of Terms

Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

Many readers are likely familiar with this story before reading the book. How does Soontornvat create an engaging, dramatic, and suspenseful narrative for those who already know how the story ends? Describe her use of specific literary devices in your response.

What aspects of Thai culture does Soontornvat highlight throughout the story? How does the information about Thai culture impact her description of key figures and events?

How does Soontornvat portray nature throughout the narrative? How does nature interact with other story elements, such as religion and key figures?

What character qualities does Soontornvat highlight as helpful or necessary for survival? Who exhibits those qualities?

What role does religion play in the narrative?

What conflicts exist among the various groups at base camp? What contributes to these conflicts, and what contributes to their resolution?

What main lesson did you learn from either the Wild Boars or their rescue? Support your answer with examples from the narrative.

Do you think the media coverage of the cave rescue affect its outcome? Why or why not?

Was Christina Soontornvat, a US citizen, qualified to tell the story of the Thai cave rescue? Support your position with at least three reasons.

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Under what genre should this book be classified? Give reasons for your choice.