![]() ![]() This is a feel good story which reinforces to me that we should accept everyone no matter what makes us different but accept and include everyone. I can connect with this book because I have witnessed a group of boys or girls casting out another because they are different. Personal Response- This book is not only great for children who play sports but participate in group activities during school too. However, the team takes a vote and decides to finally include Maria in the game in which she scores a goal. ![]() Until one day, a member of Paulo's team is injured and they can no longer play because they do not have enough people. ![]() Every day she patiently waits for her turn and every day she asks and is turned away. ![]() However, Paulo's friends do not include his sister Maria because she is a girl. After work, Paulo and his sister gather their friends and play soccer on the beach. He hopes to be a symbol for young children and show that he can come from a poor family and become eventually become a soccer champion. Summary-Soccer Star tells a story of a boy named Paulo Marcelo Feliciano and his dreams of being a famous soccer star from Brazil. ![]()
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