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World of Reading Por Amor al Futbol: Level 2

Hardback

Main Details

Title World of Reading Por Amor al Futbol: Level 2
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Pele
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 237,Width 160
ISBN/Barcode 9781368056304
ClassificationsDewey:796.334092
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Imprint Disney Press
Publication Date 23 June 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

What does the world's greatest soccer player love about the game? The same things that you and I do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L! Join Pele, world champion soccer star, as he celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport. Artist Frank Morrison sets up the play with two dynamic visual stories: Pele's inspiring rise to fame, and a young fan'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.

Author Biography

Pele joined his first professional team at age 15, and went on to a dazzling career. He became the top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team, as well as the first player ever to win three World Cup medals. He also played for the New York Cosmos, and his charisma and grace on the field helped popularize soccer in America. Since his retirement in 1977, he has been an ambassador for soccer worldwide. This is his first book for children. Frank Morrison is known for his energetic, fluid illustrations of dancers, musicians, and athletes. He is the illustrator of Out of the Ballpark by Alex Rodriguez and Queen of the Scene by Queen Latifah, and was awarded a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for Jazzy Miz Mozetta by Brenda C. Roberts, as well as a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson, and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and five children. Visit him online at morrisongraphics.com.

Reviews

"A must-share for soccer enthusiasts of any age."--Kirkus Reviews "Dynamic."--School Library Journal "Exuberant."--Booklist