The Flea: The Amazing Story of Leo Messi

13+Best for tweens & teens★ 4.3

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A narrative biography of Lionel Messi, from a tiny boy with a growth-hormone condition in Rosario, Argentina, to Barcelona's academy and the game's top stage. Written as an accessible, story-driven read rather than a stats book.

Why we picked it

A genuine underdog story about a kid told he was too small, which lands with young players. Note it is written by an author, not by Messi.

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The Flea: The Amazing Story of Leo Messi

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