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Overview
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
Synopsis
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 practiced 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.
Wall Street Journal
“All the raw tales that you might expect from a veteran skateboarder.”
Editorials
Bob Burnquist
"An inside look at the molding of a great role model—there’s so much more than just the 900!"Nylon
"The legend spills all."Wall Street Journal
"All the raw tales that you might expect from a veteran skateboarder."Wall Street Journal
“All the raw tales that you might expect from a veteran skateboarder.”Nylon
“The legend spills all.”VOYA
Tony Hawk is a matter-of-fact book that includes all the details of Hawk's rise to fame, from the early days when skateboarding was uncool, through countless hours of practice, and finally to professional success. The book is made readable by Hawk's accounts of his difficulties at school, his feelings of being an outsider as he was growing up, and his love and admiration for his father, who died in 1995. For those who really want to emulate the man, Hawk provides an appendix of his "top tens," including "Ten Hardest Tricks to Learn," "Ten Favorite CDs," and "Ten Favorite Types of Food." Although the photos are black and white, they complement the text. An attractive design adds to the cool factor. This title will be an excellent choice for otherwise reluctant readers. Photos. Appendix. VOYA Codes: 3Q 3P M J (Readable without serious defects; Will appeal with pushing; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9). 2002, Regan/HarperCollins, 176p,— Alison Kastner