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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375835997
• ISBN13: 9780375835995
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 11.2"
• 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.