Young Pele: Soccer's First Star
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Author: Lesa Cline-RansomeIllustrator: James E. Ransome
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-25
ISBN: 0375835997
Number of pages: 40
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
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- ISBN13: 9780375835995
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Review: Engrossing reading for kids in grades 2-4.
Summary: 5 Stars
Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome's YOUNG PELE: SOCCER'S FIRST STAR tells of a poor Brazilian boy who kicks rocks down roads and dribbles balls made from rags - and who goes on to become the greatest soccer player of all time. His skills and the evolution of his talents make for engrossing reading for kids in grades 2-4.
Summary of Young Pele: Soccer's First Star
HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson - who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags - go on to become the greatest soccer player of all time? While other kids memorized letters, Edson memorized the scores of soccer matches. And when Edson finally played in a youth soccer tournament in the town of Bauru, Brazil, he focused on only one thing from the moment the whistle blew: the goal.Here is the story of the boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé.
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