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Roller Girl

Victoria Jamieson

Start date: August 6, 2017

Finish date: August 6, 2017

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Oct 24, 2018 Ana rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: childrensbooks, feminism, fiction, women-list, graphicnovels, library, fun, ya

Lovely story about changing friendships.

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Sep 14, 2016 Mycala rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: graphic-novels, made-me-think

Ah, being twelve. Twelve is a strange age. It seems like that's when we starting going down different paths to discover more about ourselves and possibly have cold wars with those who used to be our best friends. It's a tough time. Troubled that her best friend has become friends with a former mutual "enemy", Astrid pours her focus into roller derby camp and works hard to perfect her skills. Along the way, she makes a new friend who shares her interest. Along the way she learns some things about ...more

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Feb 27, 2016 Sharon rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, ya, award-winning, graphic-novel

What an absolute delight to revel with the derby girls in this graphic novel. From Rainbow Bite to Asteroid many roll (I mean, role) models to be found. Put on your skates and take it away -- kapow!

Side note: uncanny coincidence that this is the second book I read today with a connection to Winnie the Pooh as the author V. Jamison goes by "Winnie the Pow" with the Rose City Rollers. Rock on! ...more

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May 01, 2016 Mary rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-harder-2016

Read Harder - a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Chose this based on recommendations in the Read Harder forum. It was a good story about a young girl figuring out who she is and being ok with herself. Loved the illustrations. and I learned a little about roller derby!

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Jan 10, 2016 Chessa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: graphic-novel, ya, middle-grade

️I loved this! Oh, the middle school feels and girl drama and feeling like you're not sure who are but are sure who you are NOT...I loved Astrid's focus and drive but also that she grew as a friend. The art is lovely. My 9-year-old son practically ripped it out of my hands to read, yay! ...more

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