Young Pele: Soccer's First Star

By James E. Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037587156X
• ISBN13: 9780375871566
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Dragonfly Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Engrossing reading for kids in grades 2-4.

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.