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Toward the Goal

The Kaká Story

Author: Jeremy V. Jones   Series: ZonderKidz Biography

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Kaká is arguably the greatest soccer player in the world, but he was once the smallest boy in his class. His life is an example of character, perseverance, commitment, and faith. This updated edition highlights his latest achievements on the field and his humanitarian achievements throughout the world.

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Kaká is arguably the greatest soccer player in the world, but he was once the smallest boy in his class. His life is an example of character, perseverance, commitment, and faith. This updated edition highlights his latest achievements on the field and his humanitarian achievements throughout the world.

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The story of fan favorite, Kaka, a decorated soccer player whose life is a great example of faith and perseverance. Includes a photo insert.Jeremy Jones, award-winning sportswriter and editor of teen-guy magazine Breakaway, turns his sights to Kaka, the soccer sensation of the century. Recognized by soccer fans around the world for his strength, grace, and commitment to the gospel, Kaka has been called the greatest soccer player of his generation. Through solid research and engaging storytelling, Jones shares Kaka's struggles and shows young readers how a regular seven-year-old who loved soccer became the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year and a favorite in the 2014 World Cup. Toward the Goal: The Kaka Story contains updated information and eight pages of full-color photographs to motivate young readers and give parents, youth leaders, and librarians an inspirational new hero. Age 9 - 12

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About the Author

Jeremy V. Jones has played soccer throughout his life, including being goalkeeper for his high school team. Now he coaches his daughter’s team when he’s not writing about sports, outdoor adventure, music, and other fun topics. Jeremy is an award-winning writer and former editor of Breakaway magazine, whose recent books include Walking on Water. He absolutely adores his wife, daughter, and son-and most of the time thinks his two dogs are pretty cool too. The whole family loves to travel and explore the Colorado mountains near their home.

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"I learned that it is faith that decides whether something will happen or not." At the age of eight, Kak

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Product Details

Publisher
Zondervan | ZonderKidz
Published
11th March 2014
Pages
160
ISBN
9780310738404

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