{"product_id":"9781444985276","title":"Messi's Magic : How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Perry, Caroline \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFor National Curriculum Key Stage 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 4 June 2026 by Hachette Children's Group (Hodder Children's Books) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 48 pages\u003cbr\u003e216 x 279 x 6 | 226g\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion and Messi facts galore!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 football, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi's Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn independent and unofficial biography not endorsed by Lionel Messi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perry, Caroline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54158867628369,"sku":"9781444985276","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/0909\/8833\/files\/9781444985276.jpg?v=1782642991","url":"https:\/\/shop.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk\/products\/9781444985276","provider":"The Alligator's Mouth Children's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}