Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
What does the world's greatest soccer player love about the game? The same things that you and I do Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L
Join Pel , world champion soccer star, as he celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport. Artist Frank Morrison sets up the play with two dynamic visual stories: Pel 's inspiring rise to fame, and a young fan's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game.
Synopsis
Written by soccer legend Pel , this heart-warming story celebrates what he loves most about the game. This easy-to-read story also includes biographical information about Pel 's childhood and sports career. What does the world's greatest soccer player love about soccer? The same things that you do Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L
Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pel 's inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. World Cup fans, come play
This Level 2 reader encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.
A Spanish edition, Por Amor al F tbol, is also available.