Roller Girl
Author(s): Victoria Jamieson
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 middle school!) 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.
General Information
- :
- : Penguin Publishing Group
- : Penguin Publishing Group
- : 0.522
- : 01 February 2015
- : United States
- : 01 August 2016
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Victoria Jamieson
- : Paperback
- : 816
- : English
- : 741.5
- : 2014011310
- : 240
- : full colour illustrations throughout
More About The Product
A Newbery Honor book.
A "New York Times" Bestseller.
A "New York Times Book Review" Notable Children's Book of 2015.
A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015
A "Publishers Weekly" Best Book of 2015
A "School Library Journal" Best Book of 2015
A "Kirkus Reviews" Best Book of 2015
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015
A 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection
A 2015 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel
Roller Girl's message of self-discovery, friendship, and perseverance will roll its way right into your heart. Raina Telgemeier, New York Times' bestselling author of "Sisters".
This spiky, winning graphic novel captures the bittersweetness of finding a new passion and saying goodbye to your former, more uncertain self. "New York Times Book Review"
"Jamieson captures this snapshot of preteen angst with a keenly decisive eye, brilliantly juxtaposing the nuances of roller derby with the twists and turns of adolescent girls' friendships...Full of charm and moxie don't let this one roll past." Kirkus, starred review.
The story will engage readers. Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeier's "Smile" and Laura Lee Gulledge's "Page by Paige". School Library Journal, starred review.
"Visually, "Roller Girl" is very appealing - think Lynn Johnston with a modern edge - but it's the storytelling that really sets this graphic novel apart. A great choice for tween girls, whether they're remaking themselves, renegotiating friendships or just weathering the stormy seas of early adolescence." "Chicago Tribune"
Victoria Jamieson received her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked as a children's book designer before moving to Portland and becoming a freelance illustrator. She has also worked as a portrait artist aboard a cruise ship, and has lived in Australia, Italy, and Canada. She maintains a not-so-secret identity as Winnie the Pow, skater with the Rose City Roller Derby league.
