Messi's magic how Lionel Messi became the G.O.A.T

"Widely regarded as one of the most skilled soccer players of all time, Lionel Messi did not reach success easily. As a child, he was diagnosed with a disorder that stunted his growth and threatened to crush his promising career. But through hard work and determination-and the support of his family,...

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Main Author: Perry, Caroline L. (Author)
Other Authors: Lozano, Luciano, 1969- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Scholastic Press, 2025.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"Widely regarded as one of the most skilled soccer players of all time, Lionel Messi did not reach success easily. As a child, he was diagnosed with a disorder that stunted his growth and threatened to crush his promising career. But through hard work and determination-and the support of his family, especially his beloved Abuela-Leo overcame his challenges and his natural shyness, to become one of the most inspirational figures the sports world has ever seen. Messi's Magic tells Leo's remarkable story-and shows just why the United States and the world have been swept up in Messi Mania"--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8
Grades 2-3
ISBN:9781546147534
1546147535
Author Notes:Caroline L. Perry is the author of the acclaimed picture book The Corgi and the Queen illustrated by Lydia Corry, as well as several forthcoming books for children. A lifelong soccer fan, a youth soccer coach, and mum to three soccer-obsessed kids (who can frequently be found squabbling over goal stats), Caroline also volunteers as a public-school writing instructor. She lives in Southern California with her family. Learn more at carolinelperry.com.

Luciano Lozano is an award-winning author, illustrator, and graphic artist based in Lionel Messi's adopted city of Barcelona, Spain. Luciano's picture books include Boys Dance by John Robert Allman, Ciao Sandro! by Steven Varni, and his very own Diana Dances . A self-taught artist who studied creative illustration in a postgraduate course at EINA University School of Design and Art of Barcelona, he also creates editorial art for newspapers and magazines worldwide. Learn more at lucianolozano.com.