For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school -- in short, strong enough to be a roller girl.
In her graphic novel debut, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverance, and girl power!
"Jamieson's clever use of imagery is noteworthy. For example, desert and prehistoric depictions are used to suggest exaggerated perceptions of elapsed time. Her clothes shopping 'hell' sequence is spot-on....[Roller Girl] will especially appeal to those whose aspirations fly in the face of convention." -- Barbara M. Moon, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Victoria Jamieson |
Illustrator | Victoria Jamieson |
ISBN | 0803740166 |
Publication Date | Mar 10, 2015 |
Publisher | Dial Books |
Award Winners | Newbery Honor |
Language | English |