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The captivating story of soccer legend Lionel Messi, from his first touch at age five in the streets of Rosario, Argentina, to his first goal on the Camp Nou pitch in Barcelona, Spain. The Flea tells the amazing story of a boy who was born to play the beautiful game and destined to become the world's greatest soccer player. Loved by kids and parents the book was translated into 19 languages worldwide.

The Inspiring True Story of a Boy who became a soccer Legend "Talent without working hard is nothing."- Cristiano Ronaldo"He has a unique mentality and a unique motivation, and he wants to be the best."- Zinedine Zidane"Cristiano is a genius. There are very few in the history of football."- Carlo Ancelotti"Ronaldo doesn't just play football-he defines it."- Rio FerdinandFrom a small island in Portugal to the biggest stadiums in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo's journey is the ultimate underdog story.Born into a humble family, young Cristiano had one dream: to become the best soccer player in the world. He trained endlessly, faced setbacks, and overcame doubts-but he never stopped believing. With blazing speed, unmatched determination, and unstoppable drive, Ronaldo rose through the ranks to become a global icon and one of the greatest players in history.Perfect for kids who love soccer, dreams, and real-life stories of grit and greatness, Cristiano Ronaldo: The Rise of a Winner shows how hard work, focus, and heart can take you to the top.Great for readers ages 9-14Part of the bestselling Soccer Stars seriesInspiring the next generation of champions

Neymar the Wizard is the fascinating coming-of-age story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, the skinny kid from Mogi das Cruzes, who has been called the next Pel . Neymar has taken Brazil and the world by storm and continues to inspire millions of fans around the world with his talent, heart, and winning smile. Following the international bestsellers, The Flea the Amazing Story of Leo Messi and Ronaldo The Rise of a Winner, by Michael Part, Neymar The Wizard is the heart warming and emotional story of a father and son, who, against all odds, made the journey from the edge of poverty, to international stardom, through love, conviction, and a young boy s belief in himself.

Talented, unique, and always on the edge, this is the story of Mario Balotelli's journey from near death as an infant to becoming one of the world's best known strikers. Balotelli's story is one of triumph over personal and racial challenges, and his struggle to find his own true identity. Anther page turner in the Soccer Stars Series.

James Rodriguez - The Incredible number 10 is the inspiring story of a kid who spoke with his feet before he could muster the words. Leading Colombia in the2014 World Cup, he became the star striker of the tournament and one of the top attacking midfielders of his generation. This is the fascinating story of themaking of an incredible player.

Er war ein Kind wie jedes andere - doch sein gro es Talent, seineWeitsicht und sein gewinnendes L cheln machten ihn zu einem dergr ten Fu ballspieler unserer Zeit. Sein verschmitzter Blick verr tseine wunderbare Kindheit: die eines bayerischen Jungen, der es bisganz nach oben geschafft hat; der zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ortwar - und immer ganz er selbst blieb.

Luis Suarez is one of the world's most accomplished soccer strikers of our time. The kid from Uruguay made his living as a street sweeper when his amazing talent was discovered. He shot into stardom while struggling to balance his love for the game with his stormy personality.This is a story about dreams that came true and one boy who was able to bounce back from despair to achieve great success.

Neymar the Wizard is the fascinating coming of age story of Neymar Junior, the skinny kid from Mogi Das Cruzes in Brazil, who has been called the next Pel . This is a heartwarming story of a father and son who, against all odds, made the amazing journey from poverty to football greatness.

Eden looked at the fence. A ball flew over the wooden fence and landed near his feet. The roar of the crowd, just beyond the backyard fence. He carefully pushed some plants aside, revealing the hole in the fence.Eden gripped the fence and watched as the two groups of men fought over the ball. He was so close to the action that he could see the sweat on one man's broad forehead, his long hair wringing wet. The crowd on the other side of the fence, lining both sides of the field, cheered wildly. Eden loved how they ran. He wanted to run with them. He cupped his hands on either side of his mouth and shouted: "Goal "Eden Hazard - The Wonder Boy is about a loving family dedicated to each other, to the beautiful game, and the magical rise to the top of one of the world's best players.Michael Part's biographies about the top soccer players in the world are translated into 17 languages worldwide. Ages 9 and up.

Her parents didn't want her to do it. Her classmates refused to join her. Passersby expressed pity and bemusement at the sight of the pigtailed teenager who sat alone on the cobblestones in front of the Swedish Parliament with a hand-painted banner saying School Strike for Climate. Before she went on strike, fifteen-year-old Greta Thunberg refused to speak and eat. She had no friends and no purpose in life. But one day she decided to act. A year later, her strike sparked a global movement with millions of followers who shared a common goal: Save the planet. Now. Being Different is a Superpower is the heartfelt story of one family's love and devotion to each other and their quest for a better world.Michael Part's bestselling books are published in 17 languages in 36 countries worldwide.Ages 9-up

HOPE: Heroes of Planet Earth Island Trilogy, spanning the first three books in the series: Black Hole, Ghost Beach, and Tiger's Tattoo.This whole thing started when Martin "Marty" Mayhew was forced to live on the oil rig known as the Black Hole, forced by his billionaire stepfather who owned it and believed he also owned Marty. Marty, floated on his board, a 5'8" Wetworks Thruster shaped by Jacca Seco from Brazil, next to a tangle of corner steel. It was not every day a fifteen-year-old boy got to surf a quick, almost-perfect wave off the side of an oil rig. He looked up at the star-filled nighttime sky. The platform rig was ten stories high and lit up like a Houston used car lot, something he was familiar with having lived in the last five years in the Lone Star state.He listened to the sea. He considered himself an expert in ocean listening. He had been surfing most of his life and he spent a lot of time in the water growing up in California before his mother, Beatrice, married Horace Clearwater, the aforementioned oil magnet, owner of United Petroleum and moved them both to Texas. You spend a lot of time in the water, you hear things, he thought. There was a sound the ocean made for many different things and there was one the South Atlantic Ocean made, when it made a wave. Waves came in sets of threes or fours or tens or what-have-you, depending on the break and one was due here. He knew it was due because he heard it. The last set he had just missed rolled in five minutes ago. Three waves, twelve seconds apart, the third being the tallest and the one to catch. He needed one quick enough to escape. That's all that counted now because there was no talking his way out of this one. His stepbrother's men were definitely after him and he knew it would only be a matter of heartbeats before they showed up, gunning for him."HOPE: Heroes of Planet Earth - The Island Trilogy embarks on a thrilling adventure as four teenagers from around the globe unite to combat a looming environmental disaster. Marty's summer vacation takes a dangerous turn when he witnesses an oil spill on the Black Hole oil rig off the coast of Brazil. After a harrowing escape on his surfboard through a shark-infested ocean, he reaches out to his friend, Italian climate activist Gabby Ferrari, for help. Together with Korean gamer Kaboom and local teen, Lucas, they risk everything to fight back and save an entire island from disaster.The Island Trilogy offers a rollercoaster of adventure, excitement, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.