Soccer Star

by Mina Javaherbin

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763660566
• ISBN13: 9780763660567
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3