For the Love of Soccer!

By Pelé, Frank Morrison (Illustrator)

Discover the thrill of soccer through Pelé's eyes and a young fan's dreams.

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32 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Pelé, the world-renowned soccer star, as he shares his passion for the game. Experience the speed, teamwork, and excitement of soccer through his rise to fame and a young fan's quest to emulate his hero. With vivid illustrations capturing the essence of the sport, this story invites readers to feel the thrill of every dribble, pass, and goal. Will the young athlete achieve his dreams? Dive into this dynamic tale of inspiration and the love of the game.

From the publisher

Written by soccer legend Pelé, this heart-warming story celebrates what he loves most about the game. This easy-to-read story also includes biographical information about Pelé’s childhood and sports career. What does the world’s greatest soccer player love about soccer? The same things that you do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot–and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L! Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pelé’s inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete’s efforts to follow in his hero’s speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. World Cup fans, come play! This Level 2 reader encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary. A Spanish edition, Por amor al fútbol. La historia de Pelé, is also available.

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