num_pages: 32
description: This narrative non-fiction picture book about the sensational rising soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Jnior is perfect reading for the 2018 World Cup.Born in Brazil Neymar Jr. grew up imagining that he might one day become a famous soccer player. Now his dream has come true. Using playful child-friendly language deep knowledge of the sport and passion for it author Mina Javaherbin brings to life Neymar's childhood and professional career for young soccer fans to enjoy. Her text is accompanied by Paul Hoppe's modern colorful illustrations.
language: English
title: Neymar: A Soccer Dream Come True
publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)