Silver. Skate. Seventies. (Limited Edition)
Hugh Holland
Silver. Skate. Seventies. (Limited Edition)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hugh Holland
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: these photos capture the wild, sunny days when skateboarding was just starting to zoom across Southern California streets and empty pools. Young skaters with bleached hair and worn Vans showed the world a new kind of adventure — but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This limited-edition collector's package features a signed copy of Silver. Skate. Seventies., including exclusive black-and-white photographs of 1970s skateboarding culture in Southern California. Suitable for middle-grade readers (ages 9-12), it offers a glimpse into the origins of skateboarding through compelling imagery, without any mature content concerns.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781452182063
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Chronicle Chroma
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction