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Soccer Star

Soccer Star

by Mina Javaherbin and Renato Alarcao
Paperback
Publication Date: 12/03/2019

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An inspiring story of a Brazilian boy who dreams of being a soccer star - and the sister who steps in to help his team win a game.

When Paulo Marcelo Feliciano becomes a soccer star, crowds will cheer his famous name! Then his mother won't have to work long hours, and he won't have to work all day on a fishing boat. For now, Paulo takes care of his little sister Maria (she teaches him reading, he teaches her soccer moves) and walks her to school, stopping to give his teammates cheese buns as they set out to shine people's shoes or perform for the tourist crowd. At day's end, it's time to plan the game, where Givo will bounce, Carlos will kick, and Jose will fly! But when Jose falls on his wrist, will the team finally break the rules and let a girl show her stuff? Set in a country whose resilient soccer stars are often shaped by poverty, this uplifting tale of transcending the expected scores a big win for all.
ISBN:
9781536207132
9781536207132
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
12-03-2019
Publisher:
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
40
Dimensions (mm):
275x236x4mm
Weight:
0.2kg
Mina Javaherbin

Mina Javaherbin has written several award-winning picture books, including Football Star, illustrated by Renato Alarcão, and Goal!, illustrated by A. G. Ford. She lives in Southern California, USA.

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