What You Never Knew about Lionel Messi - (Spark: Behind the Scenes Biographies) by Isaac Kerry (Paperback)

About the Book

"Lionel Messi is a superstar soccer player. But what happens when he's not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident."--

Book Synopsis

Lionel Messi is a superstar soccer player. But what happens when he's not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.

Review Quotes

Interesting facts about popular celebrities are presented in these volumes. In the simple narratives readers learn that Ariana Grande's favorite holiday is Halloween, Beyoncé owns two beehives, Dwayne Johnson plays the ukulele, Harry Styles was the first man to appear alone on the cover of Vogue, Lionel Messi's favorite color is red, and Selena Gomez eats Oreos with a fork. Little about their respective careers are explored outside the number of albums the singers have produced and Messi holds the record for all-time scores in his soccer league. Brief mentions of families are included: Beyoncé is married to Jay Z and Johnson loves his wife and three daughters. Colorful photographs of the subjects appear throughout. Enthusiasts of these famous people will appreciate the information provided and the pictures. VERDICT Fans will be eager to read more about their idols and selectors should consider where there is a demand.--Margaret Nunes, formerly at Gwinnett County Public Library, GA "School Library Journal"