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Ultimate Football Heroes: Ronaldo

Name: Ultimate Football Heroes: Ronaldo
Rating: 4.87 (15 reviews)
ISBN: 9781786064059

By Matt & Tom Oldfield

Part of the Ultimate Football Heroes series

How did a gifted Madeira boy become Europe’s most dazzling football legend?

inspiring engaging informative

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.87

From 15 readers

What do our readers think of Ultimate Football Heroes: Ronaldo? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the exciting match details and learning about Ronaldo’s childhood and rise to fame. They especially like the fast-moving story and often want to read more books in the series.

What does the Pageticker team say about Ultimate Football Heroes: Ronaldo?

Matt and Tom Oldfield turn Cristiano Ronaldo’s rise from Madeira to football superstardom into a brisk, action-packed biography. It is an excellent choice for football fans and reluctant readers, though it focuses more on Ronaldo’s determination and biggest matches than on the quieter details of his personal life.

Genres

Biography Sport

What is Ultimate Football Heroes: Ronaldo about?

From the sunlit streets of Madeira to the grand stadiums of Europe, Cristiano Ronaldo's journey is one of determination and brilliance. Starting as a young talent at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, he rose to legendary status with Real Madrid and led Portugal to international glory. This inspiring tale showcases how a gifted boy became a football icon.

About the author

Matt and Tom Oldfield are brothers who love football and writing. Together, they have written the popular 'Ultimate Football Heroes' series, which tells the exciting stories of famous footballers like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Their books are perfect for young football fans who want to learn more about their favourite players and the beautiful game.

Discussion ideas around Ultimate Football Heroes: Ronaldo

Big Dreams: What do Ronaldo’s early years in Madeira show about how dreams can begin in ordinary places?

Hard Work: Which choices or habits help Ronaldo improve, and what could you learn from his determination?

Team Player: How does Ronaldo’s idea of being a football hero change as he plays for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Portugal?

Handling Pressure: How do you think Ronaldo deals with the pressure of important matches, and what helps you stay calm when something matters to you?

Football Greatness: What makes someone a football legend: talent, trophies, teamwork, determination or something else?

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2017

First published

2017

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