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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 15 min read-aloud
Young Pelé
Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome · Illustrated by James E. Ransome
A boy with rag balls becomes a soccer legend against all odds.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 105 ratings
40 pages· 1,826 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Edson, a boy from humble beginnings, kicks rocks and rag balls down dusty roads. With sheer determination and unmatched skill, he defies the odds to become Pelé, the world’s greatest soccer star. Can his passion and speed lead him to global triumph? Discover the inspiring journey of a legend who changed the game forever.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,826
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD870L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 117898
Publication
- Published
- September 13, 2011
- First published
- September 25, 2007
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375871566
- LCCN
- 2014466603
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