Who Was Pel ?

by James Buckley Jr.

Book Overview

The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century

His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he was known as Pel . The soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he was hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pel was also an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399542612
• ISBN13: 9780399542619
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

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