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    Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids 2 In 1: Lionel Messi Biography for Kids – Plus 21 Amazing Soccer Legends Lessons about Overcoming Adversity, Motivation, and Achieving Goals for Children | Dedicated Review

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    Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids 2 In 1: Lionel Messi Biography for Kids – Plus 21 Amazing Soccer Legends Lessons about Overcoming Adversity, Motivation, and Achieving Goals for Children

    Written by Lucas Martin

    Ages: 7-10 | 338 Pages

    Publisher: Isaias Caceres (2024) | ISBN: 979-8332881664

    What to Expect: Soccer, confidence, teamwork, diversity, giving back.

    If you’re passionate about soccer, you know that one of the best things about the game is that it brings out the best in people. In this collection, you can read about some of the most inspirational soccer players of all time—and how they grew into the amazing people they became.

    Lionel Messi’s not just a FIFA superstar; he’s also a role model who struggled to fit in when he was younger. Now, he’s on a mission to help children worldwide who are going through tough times. Kylian Mbappé, known for his speed on the pitch , also embodies the courage to face any challenge. And Marta Vieira da Silva? Marta Vieira da Silva is breaking barriers for women and girls in soccer and beyond. Featuring inspirational stories about these three players and eighteen others, this book will leave you feeling hyped about where soccer can take you!

    Combining two books in one, this collection starts with a deep dive into the life and career of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi, emphasizing not only his brilliance as a player but the lifelong challenges and strong personality that make him a real and inspirational human being to his fans.

    The second book follows up with a further twenty-one quick snapshot biographies of a diverse range of players from around the globe, each of which illustrates important values, from perseverance in the face of adversity to teamwork, willingness to learn, and strong leadership. Real-life action photographs of the players illustrate the collection, and readers are encouraged to think beyond the text with reflection questions, activities, and bonus-free resources. This diverse collection will have you feeling included in the global soccer community.

    Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids 2 In 1: Lionel Messi Biography for Kids is the perfect blend of inspiration and soccer knowledge for young soccer players.

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    About the Author

    Lucas Martin is a passionate author in the field of children’s soccer, a sports enthusiast, and a passionate children’s book author. Visit sportsstoriesforkids.com and get FREE access to Lucas’s Soccer Starter Kit.

    In his books, Lucas shares his passion and knowledge for soccer and the inspiring stories of the greatest soccer players of all time. He turns these lessons into fun and engaging stories that help children develop healthy relationships with themselves, with others, and with soccer itself.

    In his honest and inspiring books, Lucas discusses the benefits of playing soccer and following your dreams. He shares best practices for helping children develop soccer skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. He also guides you to discover, create, and become who you want to be.

    Being a child of British parents, Lucas speaks Spanish and English fluently. When he’s not on his mission to change the world, he loves to play soccer with his kids, read, travel, and watch soccer games.

    Lucas grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he faced many challenges and difficulties to pursue his soccer passion. He was inspired by Messi, who overcame his humble origins and became one of the best soccer players in history. He decided to write in this niche to share Messi’s story and values with other children who may face similar challenges and difficulties, and to inspire and empower them to follow their passion and achieve their potential.

    Lucas lives in Barcelona, Spain, with his wife and two kids, a girl, and a boy, where he enjoys the culture and history of soccer and Messi’s career. Besides that, he’s a huge fan of hockey, basketball and football, among other sports.

    Lucas drafts books that he would love for his children to read to create self-confident adults and filled with the passion of sport and its values.

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    Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.

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