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pastelwriter's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
I don’t have much to say about this. I read it mostly to determine if I wanted to pick it as a book to use in my ESL II class in the future.
After having read it, I do think it works well for my class and a unit I need to teach. It’s not personally super up my alley or fit my interests, but it is high interest for my students.
Mostly just marking it read here because I did, in fact, read it 😂
After having read it, I do think it works well for my class and a unit I need to teach. It’s not personally super up my alley or fit my interests, but it is high interest for my students.
Mostly just marking it read here because I did, in fact, read it 😂
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Pelé: The King of Soccer by Eddy Simon and Vincent Brascaglia is the name I have heard for years because soccer is by far the most popular sport at my school, but I hadn't know much about him until this graphic novel, and I loved learning about the man that many of my students call a hero.
librariann's review against another edition
3.0
I read a book about sports! An enjoyable graphic biography of one of World Soccer's greats. FYI: mentions his penchant for affairs and children out of wedlock.
bibliothecarivs's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
ekmoore11's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
jennybeastie's review against another edition
4.0
Detailed and well written biography of Pele -- does a great job of highlighting his humanitarian work without painting him as superhuman. Clearly points out some of his flaws as well as his extraordinary talent and hard work.
libscote's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't know a lot about Pele, so it was interesting to read this book. I had no idea about the womanizing, so that was a shock to me. He did a lot for his community and soccer as a sport, and they didn't always treat him very well.
jackelz's review against another edition
4.0
Pelé: The King of Soccer by Eddy Simon and Vincent Brascaglia beautifully depicts Pelé's rise from the slums of Brazil to the national stage. Pelé is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, and I enjoyed learning all about his journey. I recommend this for anyone that likes fútbol and graphic memoirs.
amdame1's review against another edition
3.0
This is the biographical account of Pele's life in graphic novel format.
He was born and known as Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Sao Paolo Brazil. His family was poor but he shared the love of playing soccer with his father (who had to retire early from the sport due to injury). Edson grew to fame quickly and persevered despite some difficult circumstances. Some people regard him as a hero, but the book does a good job of portraying a balanced look at his life where there are both favorable and unfavorable aspects of his life. For example, he had a weakness for women and cheated on his wife and had children outside of wedlock. On the other hand, he was an ambassador, has worked for the United Nations, and Special Olympics.
There are some images of players in locker rooms in their underwear, references to marital infidelity, but there is nothing violent or obscene. Gear towards grades 4 and up, however.
He was born and known as Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Sao Paolo Brazil. His family was poor but he shared the love of playing soccer with his father (who had to retire early from the sport due to injury). Edson grew to fame quickly and persevered despite some difficult circumstances. Some people regard him as a hero, but the book does a good job of portraying a balanced look at his life where there are both favorable and unfavorable aspects of his life. For example, he had a weakness for women and cheated on his wife and had children outside of wedlock. On the other hand, he was an ambassador, has worked for the United Nations, and Special Olympics.
There are some images of players in locker rooms in their underwear, references to marital infidelity, but there is nothing violent or obscene. Gear towards grades 4 and up, however.
destdest's review
3.0
Wonderful artwork. But this story's for serious fútbol/soccer fans only. I was pretty bored reading it though it was cool learning more about Pelé.
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