Ronaldo

by Tamra B. Orr

From just being Dadado to his family when he was a child in Brazil to being O Fenômeno (The Phenomenon) when he was out on the soccer field, Ronaldo has entertained and amazed soccer fans for years. He joined his first professional team at age 14, and just a few years later became an international player. He has played for teams in Brazil, Spain, Italy. and Holland. Despite a few injuries and setbacks, this speedy striker has scored hat tricks, won the World Cup, and earned the Golden Boot award. The Phenomenon always keeps his fans excited about seeing him run out on the field.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published November 15, 2006

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the Blue Banner Biographies, also published by Mitchell Lane, the Robbie Reader series is appealing to reluctant readers. There are large color pictures on almost every page along with large font and ample white space. At only 32 pages, the material covered is somewhat sparse, but it seems to be well-researched and is clearly appropriate for its intended audience.