PelÃ(c): A Biography

by Lew H. Freedman

How did a young boy born into poverty become not only an international soccer star but a celebrity who visited and dined with kings and presidents? Where did the passion that fueled his success originate? This book examines the life of Pel to find the answers.

Pel is not simply an extraordinarily talented athlete who achieved incredible success on the soccer field; his performances inspired millions of soccer fans as well as individuals...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440829802
• ISBN13: 9781440829802
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years