{"product_id":"for-the-love-of-soccer-the-story-of-pele-level-2","title":"For the Love of Soccer! the Story of Pelé: Level 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eWritten by soccer legend Pelé, this heart-warming story celebrates what he \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eloves most about the game. This easy-to-read story also includes biographical information about Pelé\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e's childhood and sports career. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pelé'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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This Level 2 reader encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A Spanish edition, \u003ci\u003ePor amor al fútbol. La historia de Pelé\u003c\/i\u003e, is also available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePelé\u003c\/b\u003e joined his first professional team at age 15, and went on to a dazzling career. He became the top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team, as well as the first player ever to win three World Cup medals. He also played for the New York Cosmos, and his charisma and grace on the field helped popularize soccer in America. After his retirement in 1977, he was an ambassador for soccer worldwide. This was his first book for children. \u003cb\u003eFrank Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e is known for his energetic, fluid illustrations of dancers, musicians, and athletes. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOut of the Ballpark\u003c\/i\u003e by Alex Rodriguez and \u003ci\u003eQueen of the Scene\u003c\/i\u003e by Queen Latifah, and was awarded a Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for \u003ci\u003eJazzy Miz Mozetta\u003c\/i\u003e by Brenda C. Roberts, as well as a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for \u003ci\u003eLet the Children March\u003c\/i\u003e by Monica Clark-Robinson, and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for \u003ci\u003eLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone\u003c\/i\u003e by Katheryn Russell-Brown. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and five children. Visit him online at morrisongraphics.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609230610706,"sku":"9781368056335","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bbea8009-f04d-40d8-9085-3165d4f730ef.jpg?v=1732328240","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/for-the-love-of-soccer-the-story-of-pele-level-2","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}