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Greatest Football Stars: Pelé

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This accessible biography introduces junior readers to Edson “Pelé” Arantes do Nascimento, the iconic Brazilian footballer known for scoring over 1,000 career goals and winning three FIFA World Cups. Starting from his early years in poverty in São Paulo—where his father taught him to love the game—the narrative traces his rise to international stardom.

The book highlights Pelé’s key achievements: his extraordinary goal-scoring record, groundbreaking playing style, and status as a global sports hero who inspired generations. Featuring energetic, child-friendly storytelling, the text emphasizes how talent, dedication, and teamwork propelled him to legendary status.

Designed for football fans and curious youngsters, the biography also explores off-field life lessons—humility, perseverance, and global impact—making it more than just sports history.

???? Target Age: Lower Primary (Grades 2–4 / ages 7–9)
???? LGBT Content: No LGBT content present

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Availability

02992

796.3 PAT p

Library

Currently On Loan (Due on2026-04-22)

Detail Information

Series Title

Greatest Football Stars (Book 3)

Call Number

796.3 PAT p

Publisher

Leicester, UK : Sweet Cherry Publishing., 2024

Collation

128 pages; paperback; approx. 19.8 × 12.8 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781802635409

Classification

796

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Edition

Paperback; Greatest Football Stars series (Book 3)

Subject(s)

Pelé – Biography
Football – Sports biography
Soccer legends
Children’s sports nonfiction

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