Tony Hawk: The Autobiography — Kindle Edition
Edition: Tony Hawk: The Autobiography is a young-adult account of Hawk’s life and skateboarding career, with an emphasis on persistence and finding direction through skating. The listing describes a 142-page English Kindle book with screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- Young-adult autobiography focused on Tony Hawk’s life and skateboarding career.
- The account describes his competitive childhood, challenges from classmates, and commitment to skating.
- Kindle listing includes screen-reader support, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused sports biography that also addresses persistence and following personal interests.
- Screen Reader support and Word Wise are listed for the Kindle edition.
- The 142-page length may suit readers looking for a relatively short biography.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins e-books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 5, 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 142 pages |
| Grade level | 5 - 6 |
| Reading age | 10 - 13 years |
| File size | 13.5 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| ISBN-10 | 9780060096892 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062004475 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Young readers interested in Tony Hawk or skateboarding history.
- Readers seeking a short sports autobiography with themes of perseverance.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for step-by-step skateboarding instruction or a comprehensive skateboarding reference.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback reports that readers find the book informative and educational about Tony Hawk’s life and skateboarding career, and appreciate its readability. That positive feedback fits the listing’s short, 142-page format, although the page length alone does not establish reading speed or depth.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the content as informative and educational.
- Readability is a reported strength.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
The listing describes Tony Hawk’s life and skateboarding career, including his childhood competitiveness, interest in skating, and persistence when classmates teased him.
Who is the intended reading audience?
The listing gives a reading age of 10–13 years and grade level 5–6.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
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