{"title":"Craig Challen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of books by Craig Challen, a celebrated author whose thrilling stories captivate both adults and young readers. As a skilled cave diver and rescuer, Challen has had a life full of extraordinary experiences, which he passionately shares through his engaging works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAgainst All Odds\u003c\/em\u003e, discover the remarkable tale of the 2018 Thai cave rescue, where Craig Challen played a pivotal role in saving a group of young soccer players and their coach from deep within the Tham Luang caves. This gripping memoir provides incredible insights into teamwork, resilience, and human spirit, making it a must-read for biography and memoir enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAgainst All Odds Young Readers’ Edition\u003c\/em\u003e perfectly adapts this heroic story for younger audiences, ensuring the same excitement and inspiration reaches children with age-appropriate language and themes. This version makes an excellent addition to any child's reading list, fostering a sense of adventure and bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Craig Challen's literary works to embark on a real-life adventure that is as educational as it is thrilling, and discover the true power of human determination and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"against-all-odds-by-richard-harris-9781760899455","title":"Against All Odds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside account of the breathtaking rescue that captured the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDES A FOREWORD BY JAMES CAMERON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Compulsive, fascinating ... highly recommended.'\u003c\/em\u003e Better Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Although we know what happens in the end, this book grips you from the start.'\u003c\/em\u003e Local Matters NZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I just want to warn you. You're going to dive to the end of the cave. You're going to see these kids. They're all looking healthy and happy and smiley. Then, you're going to swim away, and they're probably all going to die.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn June 2018, for seventeen days, the world watched and held its breath as the Wild Boars soccer team were trapped deep in a cave in Thailand. Marooned beyond flooded cave passages after unexpected rains, they were finally rescued, one-by-one, against almost impossible odds, by an international cave-diving team which included Australians Dr Richard Harris and Dr Craig Challen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese two men were chosen for their medical expertise and cave diving knowledge, but this dangerous rescue asked so much more of them. They had to remain calm under extreme pressure and intense scrutiny, adapt to constantly changing circumstances and importantly, build trust among the rescue team and with the young boys and their coach, whose lives were in their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the story of these two Australian men who became international heroes - it is a story of determination, cunning and triumph that will long be remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46369856028908,"sku":"9781760899455","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26381493482814.jpg?v=1744798484"},{"product_id":"against-all-odds-young-readers-edition-by-craig-challen-9780143778202","title":"Against All Odds Young Readers’ Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredible true story of the Tham Luang Thai cave rescue of a boys' soccer team trapped for days with no supplies and decreasing oxygen levels. 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