Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was from humble beginnings - living in poverty in São Paulo and taught to play football by his beloved father. Throughout his career, Pelé scored over 1,000 incredible goals, won the World Cup three times and inspired thousands to play the beautiful game. As an accurate and powerful player, he took football to new and extraordinary heights.
About the Greatest Football Stars series:
Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world's greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe, this series covers their unique journeys to stardom - from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
| ISBN: | 9781802635409 |
| Publication date: | 31st October 2024 |
| Author: | Luke Paton |
| Illustrator: | Sophie BaughJones |
| Publisher: | Sweet Cherry Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Greatest Football Stars |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Football Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports |
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was from humble beginnings - living in poverty in São Paulo and taught to play football by his beloved father. Throughout his career, Pelé scored over 1,000 incredible goals, won the World Cup three times and inspired thousands to play the beautiful game.
Pelé is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Pelé features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Football , Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports
Paperback. £6.29, down from the £6.99 cover price. In Stock.
Pelé was written by Luke Paton and published by Sweet Cherry Publishing
Pelé has 128 pages
Yes it is part of Greatest Football Stars series
£6.29, reduced from £6.99. In Stock.