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jpritiken's review against another edition
3.0
Good to have in the classroom for a middle grade nonfiction read.
timverbergt's review against another edition
3.0
A fun quick read. But I really wanted some parts to go way deeper.
Maybe that's what his book "Hawk, occupation: skateboarder" is for.
But then... Why does this this book exist?
Maybe that's what his book "Hawk, occupation: skateboarder" is for.
But then... Why does this this book exist?
broccoffee's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Overall well made book with lots of photographs and stories.
I think I'll also read the "adult" version of Tony's autobiography for deeper insights. (I didn't realize I was buying the YA version before I held this book in my hands. But that's on me, and for a younger audience this book is probably perfect.)
I think I'll also read the "adult" version of Tony's autobiography for deeper insights. (I didn't realize I was buying the YA version before I held this book in my hands. But that's on me, and for a younger audience this book is probably perfect.)
imfoxyimskippingtothechicken's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
tense
5.0
great book
turboshot49cents's review against another edition
2.0
I recently took up skateboarding and really liked it, so I thought it'd be a good idea to read the life story of the world's best skateboarder. However, I was a disappointed. This book is quick and easy to read, but at the same time, it tends to get boring. Not a lot of action, just a lot of talking. Some of the stories he tells don't even have to do with skateboarding, nor his life as a whole. This book wasn't torture to read, I just don't feel like I got anything out of it.
cutlet's review
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Interesting and not too challenging for my middle school students
iceangel9's review
3.0
The most famous skateboarder in the world tells his own story with the help of Sean Mortimer. This is a story of success and failure. Boys will love this book, especially if they have any interest in skating. The book is witten for younger readers. A great way to get boys to read nonfiction literature.
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