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Young Pelé: Soccer's First Star
Young Pelé: Soccer's First Star
Book · 2007

Young Pelé: Soccer's First Star

All agesBest for whole family★ 3.9
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The barefoot Brazilian childhood of Pelé, who played with balls made of rags and grapefruits before he ever had real cleats. It ends as he earns a place on a real club.

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Painterly art and a story that says talent and love of the game come before fancy gear.

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