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
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Don't miss Rafa's comments!
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Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 4 in the What Really Matters Series. See all What Really Matters books here.
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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.
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