Messi's Magic - How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.

How did a small, shy, football-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, this book 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 football fans of all ages.

About the author

Caroline Perry is an Anglo-Maltese children's author and poet. As a child she sought refuge in books: libraries were both her sanctuary and her happy place. To this day, she spends much of her spare time in her local library, often with her three mini-bibliophiles in tow!

An avid traveller, Caroline has lived on three continents and visited more than 65 countries, always on the lookout for 'hidden histories', wildlife sanctuaries and off-the-map museums. She also loves photography, football and live comedy, and she's an enthusiastic (but decidedly amateur) baker with a fondness for good cakes, bad jokes, and a spot of afternoon tea.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Perry
• Assisted by: Luciana Lozano (Illustration), Lozano Luciano (Illustration)
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 04.06.2026
• EAN: 9781444985276
• ISBN: 978-1-4449-8527-6
• No. of pages: 48
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 5 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 1 (England and Wales), For National Curriculum Key Stage 1, Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage)