"Drop in to the Deep End: Skateboarding with the Z-Boys" by Xavier W. Niz delves into the vibrant culture of skateboarding in the 1970s, focusing on the legendary Z-Boys. This story captures the essence of youth, rebellion, and innovation as characters like Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta redefine the sport, transforming empty pools into their playgrounds. Readers are taken on a journey through the bonds of friendship, the thrill of competition, and the artistic expressions found in skateboarding. The narrative intertwines historical context with personal stories, showcasing how the Z-Boys changed the landscape of skateboarding and left an indelible mark on the culture. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Graphic Flash, Historical Fiction .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 56 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2009 by Stone Arch Books .