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Roller Girl: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)

Victoria Jamieson
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Roller Girl: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)

Victoria Jamieson
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Overall rating: 4.6875 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Bought for my granddaughter who is 8

"Great for young readers touches on growing up and emotions"

— Tracy G. (5/5)

The title can capture attention, short but nice

"I haven’t read this one, bought it as a gift, but I’m sure she’ll love it"

— Emma (5/5)

Positive messages

"Great story with positive messages. My kids have all of her books and they reread them all the time."

— Lucie (5/5)

❤️😁

"Amazing book, shows how to find new friends and to never give up"

— Chloe. D. (5/5)

Great book

"My 7 year old loves this book so much. She can’t wait to read it every night."

— Dani (5/5)

Hit with my 10 year old

"Good story. My daughter is enjoying the story and the girl who braved camp without her friend"

— Pammy (5/5)

When she opened it she was very excited

"Bought for me niece and she read it with ease she loved it"

— Lisa (5/5)

High Interest Graphic Novel

"Great read for my daughter in gr. 4, she is a struggling reader and this book is great for her, read the whole book in a few days, a big deal for her!"

— Stacey (5/5)

Great story

"I learned a lot about roller skating from this book. I’ve read books with girls who play in a roller derby, but I didn’t actually know the rules of the game. It was fascinating, but I would be too scared of all the shoving and falling to play it myself. Astrid is facing a difficult time in her life with her friends. Her best friend and her are growing apart. They have different interests and go to different camps for the summer. Astrid also has to learn how to be open with her mother when she is caught in some lies. She grows as a character through the story. I really enjoyed this book about teamwork and friendship."

— Jill (4/5)

empowering and fun

"I was a little worried that this might be too old for my 2nd grader as it's aimed at middle grade so I started to skim through it and couldn't put it down. It's empowering for young girls, doesn't contain inappropriate content, and deals with issues such as losing friends and being true to oneself."

— Natalie (5/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
  • Published date: Mar 10, 2015
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 256
  • Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
  • ISBN: 9780803740167
  • Dimensions: 5.56" W x 0.92" L x 8.31" H
A Newbery Honor book
2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award winner
A New York Times Bestseller
A Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick
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 Top 10 Latin@ Book of 2015
A Parents Magazine Best Children's Book of 2015
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015
A Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016-2017 nominee
A 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection
A 2016 YALSA Popular Paperback selection
An ALA Notable Children's Book of 2016
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." —Kiruks, 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

* "Readers will stand up and cheer."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Jamieson’s dialogue captures coming-of-age…so authentically"—Horn Book, starred review

* "[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel”—BCCB, 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 Rollers roller derby league.

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