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? Here is the story of the boy who with great determination, lightning speed, and amazing skill overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé. Talented author/illustrator team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome bring his inspirational story vibrantly to life. The theme of this Dragonfly Book is Sports.
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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? Here is the story of the boy who with great determination, lightning speed, and amazing skill overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé. Talented author/illustrator team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome bring his inspirational story vibrantly to life. The theme of this Dragonfly Book is Sports.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375871566 |
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| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books |
| Publication date: | 09/13/2011 |
| Pages: | 40 |
| Sales rank: | 153,093 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.80(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.20(d) |
| Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |
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