Roller Girl

Locations
Call Number: R Newbery Honor 2016, Youth Graphic Novel / Jamieson, Victoria, Kids Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / General / Jamieson, Victoria
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Reference 0-week checkout	R Newbery Honor 2016	0-week checkout	Library Use Only
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Youth Graphic Novel / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Youth Graphic Novel / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	Due 05-05-2024
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Youth Graphic Novel / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	Due 04-21-2024
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / General / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	Due 04-26-2024
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / General / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	Due 04-13-2024
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / General / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	Due 05-11-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / General / Jamieson, Victoria	4-week checkout	Due 05-15-2024

"A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart"-- Provided by publisher.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Great submitted by ashflowtuff on August 26, 2015, 11:03am I'll be honest - I haven't actually read this book, but I checked it out for my daughter (6th grader), and she couldn't put it down. She stayed up late to finish it. She loved it!

Masterpiece! submitted by zoe.dvh on June 4, 2016, 4:20pm A wonder of a book. This book is absolutely recommend! Give this stellar graphic novel a try and you will fall in love with it. So good! One of my absolute favorites.

Amazing submitted by Justin Shim on June 17, 2016, 12:29pm This book is incredible. If you like Smile or Sisters, this book is great for you. Graphic Novel about how life is hard and isn't fair, yet you have to keep going forward in life.

Moving, character-driven story about being a tween submitted by Library Lindsay on June 28, 2016, 12:25pm Astrid is twelve-years old when she discovers roller derby. She instantly knows that the sport is for her. After spirited pleading to her mother, Astrid signs up for roller derby camp determined to be the next star. But, being twelve is never simple.

Over the course of the camp Astrid is believable awkward - both as she learns to skate and handles how friendships change as a tween. Even when she makes less-than-stellar decisions, the reader can sympathize her feelings and motivations.

The book builds up to the girls' first bout. The events that transpire there are moving and a satisfying conclusion to this character-driven story. (view spoiler)

Jamieson's illustrations are cartoony and colorful. They excel equally at expressing emotion and depicting Astrid's many skating tumbles. The story is set in Portland, and readers will recognize both Oaks Amusement Park (labeled as such) and Burgerville (called "Burgertown").

Great for Tween Girls submitted by Lea on July 17, 2016, 3:54pm We read this for our mother-daughter book group! Lots of good life/friendship lessons, and has inspired my daughter to in-line skate more!

Kids loved it! submitted by Suzanne Muenz on August 6, 2016, 9:51am I have not read it but my kids loved it.

Wonderful submitted by Fleabag on June 27, 2017, 8:08pm i love this book.
Astrid has a hard life.
Astrid deals with friendship and roller derby.
Astrid realizes that skating can be really hard, and believes she can be a hero.

Great submitted by kelleyc on July 7, 2017, 8:09am Astrid is delightfully realistic and the story is so charming. It's so great.

Roller Girl submitted by Lila F. on June 18, 2018, 6:50pm This book is one of the best I've ever read, and I would strongly reccomend it. Astrid is brave, friendly, and one-of a kind. I share the love that Astrid has for roller skaitng. This book is truly incredible.

Great submitted by c_.115 on June 23, 2018, 3:34pm This is a great book!

So Inspiring! submitted by Ray N on August 9, 2018, 12:35am This book was an amazing read, and I've re-read it several times! It's a really inspiring story for anyone that's having a hard time overcoming a hard obstacle. The sports struggle topped with friend struggle makes the book all the more relatable. This book does a very good job of captivating the struggle of when you've bitten off more than you can chew! 9.8/10! Would definitely suggest reading!

good submitted by kjshaffer on July 8, 2019, 9:49am I like the illustration in this book

amazing submitted by kendra-library on July 18, 2020, 10:32am this book is one of my favorites i like how she never gives up

Roller Girl submitted by jhaberich on June 20, 2021, 3:05pm I don't read graphic novels very often. I usually stick with novels and I read a ton. However, I'll give a graphic novel a try and this book was totally worth it. It had an energetic vibe to it that made me want to go jump up and go roller skating.

Great Intro to roller derby! submitted by Xris on August 14, 2021, 4:23pm I’m so glad she taught us the basics of roller derby, so I’d understand it better. And great story about friends and what happens sometimes. Glad it all turned out well!!

Great book! submitted by arader24 on June 10, 2022, 5:38pm I'm very solidly an adult (ha!) and I loved this graphic novel. It's sweet and funny and great getting to know yourself book. It made me want to be a derby girl.

Great submitted by Isha on August 23, 2022, 6:18pm Really enjoyed reading this book