Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014
Soccer Star
By Mina Javaherbin, Renato Alarcao (Illustrator)
A boy's soccer dream hinges on his sister's unexpected help.
40 pages· 705 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 201 ratings
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Summary: Paulo dreams of soccer stardom to lift his family from hardship. His sister Maria, skilled in soccer moves, might be the team's secret weapon when an injury threatens their game. Will they defy tradition and let her play? In a world where resilience is born from poverty, this tale of ambition and breaking barriers promises a heartwarming victory.


