In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero.
Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive ′demon′ child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an 'uncool' sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practised even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.
Ages 8-12
In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero.
Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive ′demon′ child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an 'uncool' sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practised even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.
Ages 8-12
Tony Hawk: Professional Skateboarder
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Tony Hawk: Professional Skateboarder
176Paperback(1ST PBK)
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| ISBN-13: | 9780060096892 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date: | 09/28/2002 |
| Edition description: | 1ST PBK |
| Pages: | 176 |
| Sales rank: | 29,509 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.42(w) x 5.06(h) x 0.47(d) |
| Lexile: | 1000L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 12 - 13 Years |
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