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Young Pele

Soccer's First Star

Soccer's First Star

By Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

By Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

By Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

By Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

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Paperback $8.99

Sep 13, 2011 | ISBN 9780375871566 | 4-8 years

Ebook $5.99

Apr 24, 2013 | ISBN 9780307983572 | 4-8 years

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    About Young Pele

    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.

    About Young Pele

    HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson—who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags—go on to become Pelé, 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 picture book biography of the boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé.

    Also by Lesa Cline-Ransome

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    Also by Lesa Cline-Ransome

    She Persisted Audio Collection: Volume 1
    She Persisted: Claudette Colvin
    Not Playing by the Rules: 21 Female Athletes Who Changed Sports
    See all books by Lesa Cline-Ransome

    About Lesa Cline-Ransome

    Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and beloved picture books. Her picture-book biography titles include Before She Was Harriet; Satchel Paige; Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist; Young Pelé: Soccer’s First Star; Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart; Before

    … More about Lesa Cline-Ransome

    About Lesa Cline-Ransome

    Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and beloved picture books. Her picture-book biography titles include Before She Was Harriet; Satchel Paige; Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist; Young Pelé: Soccer’s First Star; Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart; Before

    … More about Lesa Cline-Ransome

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Sep 13, 2011 | 40 Pages | 9 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375871566

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Apr 24, 2013 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780307983572

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    Praise

    Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2007:
    "With handsome oil paintings and a stirring story, this picture-book biography will first grab children with its action."
    —Hazel Rochman

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