Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
Description
Description
Discover how footballer Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion, and Messi facts galore!
**A Junior Library Guild Selection**
ā "At a time when Messi biographies are in abundance, this one stands out"-School Library Journal, starred review
"A fitting tribute to a stellar role model."-Booklist
How did a small, shy, soccer-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation?
For everyone who loves soccer, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi's Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story.
Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, it spotlights Lionel "Leo" Messi's early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness, and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal. Leo's resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play. This humble hero has ignited passion in millions and sparked the movement: Messi Mania!
Enriched with statistics, career highlights, a timeline, and fun facts, Messi's Magic is a gift to soccer fans of all ages.
About the Author
About the Author
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.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
ā "At a time when Messi biographies are in abundance, this one stands out for its celebration of the phenom's dedication and resilience in the face of childhood struggles. A first purchase for school and public library biography shelves of an admirable role model." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Young readers and Messi fans will love every aspect of this picture book biography." --American Youth Services Book Review
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