Winner at the 2017 International Latino Book Awards Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved tennis and soccer, just like so many other children in every corner of the world. He was four years old and he spent the whole day kicking a ball around and glued to a tennis racket. Thanks to his unassuming personality, from an early age the great tennis player Rafa Nadal discovered what really matters, and the values that would be the guiding principles for his life. Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 930L Check out the booktrailer: Don't miss Rafa's comments! Read the first pages:

Rafa Nadal Reviews

(...) Recommended for specific topical studies or as general additions to biography collections.~ School Library Journal

About Marta Barroso

Marta Barroso is a journalist and since her university days, she was fortunate to practice her trade on television, radio and various media outlets. She joined the Spanish ABC newspaper, home of her professional life for more than thirty years. She has written on many subjects and done many interviews, always focussed on her great interest in social issues. The award-winning author and illustrator Monica Carretero was born in Madrid but now lives in Segovia. She is self-taught and her colourful and vivid illustrations have received international recognition and she is now a very succesful illustrator of children's picture books.

Additional information

Sku

GOR011030678

ISBN 13

9788416733071

ISBN 10

8416733074

Title

Rafa Nadal: What really matters is being happy along the way, not waiting until you reach the finish line by Marta Barroso

Author

Marta Barroso

Series

What Really Matters

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Cuento de Luz SL

Year published

20170427

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us