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Dropping in with Andy Mac : The Life of a Pro Skateboarder
 
 
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Dropping in with Andy Mac : The Life of a Pro Skateboarder [Paperback]

Andy Macdonald (Author), Theresa Foy DiGeronimo (Author), Lauren Monchik (Illustrator)
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10 and up


As a baby he flipped himself upside down in his jolly jumper.
As a kid he rode his Big Wheel into traffic.
When he discovered skateboarding,
his life was changed forever.

So how did Andy Macdonald go from death-defying stunts in his jolly jumper to world champion skateboarder? In his own words, Andy shares all the ups and downs and the spills and thrills, from driving to California in a broken-down car and dressing up as Shamu at Sea World to setting world records and giving a speech at the White House. He's traveled the world over with his skateboard under his arm.

Andy's made the road to sweet, sweet success look easy. But this behind-the-scenes look takes you onto the platform of the vert ramp -- to the competitions, the long hours of practice, and more. It reveals a bumpy road to the top that, as Andy will tell you, could be reached only with the guts that skateboarding gave him.


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From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up-With more than 11 million skateboarders in the U.S., this autobiography by one of the sport's premier skaters as well as an ESPN X Games champion is a definite must. Following an introduction by Tony Hawk, Macdonald takes readers on his journey from his youth in Boston to California to fulfill his dream of becoming a pro skater after high school, to his years as a pro. He does not sugarcoat the hard work and determination it took to reach his goal. Sidebars throughout the book give great anecdotes of memories and lessons learned. The black-and-white and full-color photographs, some full page, give readers a look into this amazing, dangerous, and exciting sport. A natural for autobiography assignments for fans of the sport.
Diane Olivo-Posner, Long Beach Public Library, CA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Gr. 6-12. With the help of writer Digeronimo, skateboarder MacDonald offers a highly readable, personal biography that follows him from his first sports encounters, at age three, to his recent professional successes. Throughout, MacDonald emphasizes his struggles and "lessons learned," such as using nonviolent tactics to deal with bullies. He details impoverished years in his late teens and twenties before he finally made it as a pro. MacDonald's unwavering determination, as well as his nonpreachy avoidance of drugs and booze ("I might miss a day of skating"), makes him an excellent subject for a YA biography. Plenty of affectionate anecdotes about MacDonald's parents, brother, and wife will satisfy fans, and teen skaters will love his descriptions of what skating actually feels like. Lots of black-and-white and color photos round out this appealing title that is sure to get heavy circulation from strong and reluctant readers alike. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  • Paperback: 170 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (May 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689857845
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689857843
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #575,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dropping in with Andy Mac: The Life of a Pro Skateboarder, October 21, 2005
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Here's an awesome book that will have you reading non-stop from beginning to end. Have you ever had the dream of becoming a professional skateboarder? Andy MacDonald has fulfilled such a dream. Dropping in with Andy Mac The Life of a Pro Skateboarder, is by far the greatest cant stop autobiography ever! I fell in love with this book from he start. It's a quick fun book to read.

The book tells you about the life of Andy Mac with great detail, starts with Little Andy getting constantly poisoned, I'm sure you are wondering what I mean but I guess you are going to have to read it to believe it! From the day he started skating his life was changed forever, when he got better he began to discover new places to skate, such as his buddies back yard which had a 9 foot half pipe.

There are plenty of reasons why anyone would enjoy this book. The book has less than 200 pages, but the font is decently sized. Not only is the story short but also there are plenty of pictures to give you a good idea of what he is talking about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Andy proves good guys don't always finish last, December 2, 2007
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The appeal of Andy Mac is simple: he's down-to-earth, amiable, ambitious, and loves skateboarding for the natural high it gives him. This autobiographical book makes me believe he would still be skateboarding even if his sponsorships had been cut off and he was working in a greasy spoon flipping burgers. Andy is the consummate competitor: focused, extremely hard-working, and dedicated to a sport he loves. The beauty of skateboarding as presented here is that the athletes compete against themselves as well as the other participants. Seeing rivals competing with a respectful comraderie is refreshing. I can relate. Playing basketball all my life has made me realize that part of the love of the sport comes from pushing yourself to exceed your limits. It's a blast competing, but it's more fulfilling when you respect your opponent and his skills. Laughing in admiration when someone knocks down a three-pointer in your face (even though you did your best defensively) or completes a perfect 360 spin off the vert ramp is what makes the sport endearing. Andy Mac is a fierce talent, but he also learns from his peers. He sets a good example for aspiring young skateboarders and makes me want to learn a kick-flip, even though I'd probably snap my coccyx in the process. This book is loaded with personal anecdotes and insights into this exciting, acrobatic, and often punishing sport. Professional sports would be more appealing if all the athletes were as good-natured as Andy. Instead of thinking about the next thousand-dollar bling jewelry he will purchase after winning an XGames competition, he's happy he can fill his cupboard with jumbo boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. That says it all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars dropping in with some guy, November 30, 2006
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There are many great things about this book. It's humorous, gripping, and you just do not want to put it down. I rely enjoyed this book. I give it our stars. It is a must read . Even if you do not like sports you will like this book.
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San Diego, Tony Hawk, Andy Macdonald, East Coast, Kevin Day, Purple Ramp, Skate Hut, New England, Ocean Beach, Sea World, Teele Avenue, Rhode Island, West Coast, White House, Woodward Camp, Ann Arbor, Bones Brigade, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Gravity Games, Oat Cups, Donny Barley, Eric Koston, Jay Leno, Lance Mountain, Taa Hill
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