Who Was Pel ?

Who Was Pel ? - Paperback

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Who Was Pel ? - Paperback

Who Was Pel ? - Paperback

by James Buckley , Who Hq
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by James Buckley (Author), Who Hq (Author), Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)

The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century!

His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he was known as Pelé. The soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he was hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé was also an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."

Author Biography

James Buckley Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton? and Who Was Roberto Clemente?

Andrew Thomson is an illustrator and artist, currently living and working in Guildford in the south of England.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: June 05, 2018
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Is Pele?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 1
ISBN9780399542619
Author James Buckley , Who Hq
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
GenreChildren, Society & culture, Biography, and Sports
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2018
LanguageENG- English
Pages112
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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