Age rating and parents' guide:Who Is Pele?

by Who HQ

Ages 9–11

Who Is Pele? by Who HQ is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

This accessible biography tells the inspiring story of Pelé, the legendary Brazilian footballer. Readers follow his journey from a poor childhood practicing with a makeshift ball made of socks to leading Brazil to three World Cup victories. Written in an engaging, fast-paced style with helpful black-and-white illustrations, it offers young sports fans a lively look at perseverance, teamwork, and the rise of one of the greatest athletes in history.

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Content ratings

How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.

Violence: None
Scary moments: None
Romance: None
Bad language: None

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Non-fiction
Part of the Who Was? series
Easy to get into from the first page
Some illustrations
Emotionally light
A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Non-Fiction
Sports
History & biography

Reading mood

Informative

Good to talk about

History & biography
Sports

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Who Is Pele? for?

Who Is Pele? suits children aged 9–11. It is a non-fiction: easy to get into from the first page, some illustrations.

Q: Is Who Is Pele? appropriate for a 9 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Who Is Pele? part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Who Was? series. If your child enjoys it, the other Who Was? books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Who Is Pele??

Try Ultimate Football Heroes: Messi, Ultimate Football Heroes (series, 20+ players) and A Children's History of India in 100 Objects. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.