Discover how footballer Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion, and Messi facts galore! **A Junior Library Guild Selection** ★ "At a time when Messi biographies are in abundance, this one stands out" –School Library Journal, starred review "A fitting tribute to a stellar role model." –Booklist How did a small, shy, soccer-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation? For everyone who loves soccer, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi’s Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story. Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, it spotlights Lionel "Leo" Messi’s early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness, and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal. Leo’s resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play. This humble hero has ignited passion in millions and sparked the movement: Messi Mania! Enriched with statistics, career highlights, a timeline, and fun facts, Messi’s Magic is a gift to soccer fans of all ages. Format: Hardcover, Jacketed, Picture ISBN: 9781546147534 Page Count: 48 Trim Size: 8-1⁄2 x 11 Pub Date: September 2025 Fiction / Nonfiction: Non-Fiction Ages: 4 - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 3 Imprint: Scholastic Press Subjects: Celebrities, Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles, Soccer, Sports Heroes, Sports Records and Statistics Genre: Biography and Autobiography Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level M Lexile® Measure: AD610L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable.