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<p>In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero. <p> 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. <p> Ages 8-12