The Flea - The Amazing Story of Leo Messi

The captivating story of soccer legend Lionel Messi, from his first touch at age five in the streets of Rosario, Argentina, to his first goal on the Camp Nou pitch in Barcelona, Spain. The Flea tells the amazing story of a boy who was born to play the beautiful game and destined to become the world's greatest soccer player.

Age Range: 8 - 12 years

Grade Level: 3 - 7

Paperback: 160 pages

Publisher: Sole Books (August 1, 2013)

Language: English

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Reviews

This is a great story and well written in a style that makes it a fun and an easy read while providing all the background and insight into this amazing super star! Kids and adults alike will find this a rewarding read. - Francis J. Fabian Jr.

"My 9-yr old son started reading as soon as it was received, and couldn't put it down. He loved learning more about his soccer hero, Leo Messi. As his mom, I'm glad I decided to read it too. It was fun to discuss the life of Messi while seeing the joy in my son's eyes that mom enjoyed it too!"

- Anonymous

"This is as close as it gets to the beginnings of the greatest footballer alive. I wouldn't get tired of reading it over and over again."

- Manny

"Inspirational and enjoyable. My nine year old son read it with me in two sittings. Well done!"

- A. Hartman

"Son's favorite soccer player- easy to read, shipped fast, perfect."

- Joshua Duerr

"My son can now tel you all of the stats on Messi. If your son doesn't like reading much, but likes Messi, then this is the book you should buy!! My son was carrying the book to school to be able and read it in his free time!! Qite a hot at this house."

- P. A. Porter

"Great book, easy read. I bought this for my 9 year old son and he loved it and he was able to read it with some help but because of the words from his Argentina language."

- Chavez

About the Author

Michael Part is a soccer fan, a screenwriter and author. Michael wrote the critically acclaimed The Flea - The Amazing Story of Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo - The Rise of a Winner, Neymar The Wizard, The Pope Who Loves Soccer, and his much anticipated new book, Balotelli The Untold Story to be published by Sole Books in September, 2015.  He also wrote the Disney classic movie, A Kid in King Arthur's Court. Michael is also the editor of a number of young adult books as well as the American editor of the bestselling children's series of books, The Wild Soccer Bunch.