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Tony Hawk: Between boardslides and burnout . By: Terrence Nunn Author: Tony Hawk Publisher: HarperCollins Year of Publication: 2002 . Introduction to the Novel. The setting is not very specific because he has been in variety of places from the United States to Europe.
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Tony Hawk: Between boardslides and burnout By: Terrence Nunn Author: Tony Hawk Publisher: HarperCollins Year of Publication: 2002
Introduction to the Novel • The setting is not very specific because he has been in variety of places from the United States to Europe. • First key events of the story is he is going around the United States doing skate demos like the following: • Skatepark Design 101 in San Diego, California • Skatepark of Tampa(S.P.O.T.) in Tampa, Florida
Protagonist/Antagonist • The Protagonist of this story is Tony Hawk. • Tony Hawk is a pro skateboarder. He was the first skater to land a 900. • He has 3 boys and a wife name Erin. • This is a picture of Tony Hawk.
Protagonist/Antagonist • One of the antagonist is Bucky Lasek. • Bucky is Tony Hawk’s skateboarding partner. • This is a picture of Bucky Lasek.
Identification of Central Conflict • This book doesn’t have a central conflict with the character because this book is about facts that Tony Hawk did while he was on the road.
Minor Character’s • Bucky Lasek- Tony Hawk’s skating partner. • Bam Margera- He was on the tour with Tony Hawk. • Mike Escamilla- He was also on tour with Tony Hawk. Mike Escamilla Bucky Lasek Bam Margera
What Critics Said • Tony explains to the readers about all his journeys and his road trips. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/350356862?utm_campaign=reviews&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=betterworldbooks.com • A journal format that provided a great look into life on his pro skating tour. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/17760197?utm_campaign=reviews&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=betterworldbooks.com
What I Say • I say this book is a book that tells you the life Tony Hawk has to go thru when he is on tour and doing demo’s. • It is a great book if you love skateboarding.