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Sean, an imaginative second grader, wants to be the great soccer superstar Lionel Messi, and he's working hard for his goal. He battles fears, bullies, homework and bedtimes in pursuit of his dream to become the best soccer player in the world.
An engaging, relatable soccer book about practice, inspiration, and never giving up.
Beautiful illustrations by Elettra Cudignotto.
2/2021 UPDATE: due to readers demand, 2 new chapters were added to the book.
Book quote: "It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success." - Lionel Andrés Messi This chapter book is a part of a series, but it easily functions as a stand-alone book.
It is suitable for kids ages 5-9.
Ideal for early readers or to be read aloud by a parent as a bedtime story.
Sean Wants To Be Messi book series: 1. Sean Wants To Be Messi
2. Sean Goes To Barcelona
3. Sean Tackles London