Roller Girl

What do our readers think of Roller Girl? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the exciting roller derby, funny illustrations and encouraging messages about friendship, courage and perseverance.

What does the Pageticker team say about Roller Girl?

Roller Girl is a lively, heartfelt graphic novel about friendship, growing up and finding the courage to try something new, even when you spend a lot of time falling over. Victoria Jamieson combines exciting roller derby action with an honest look at changing friendships and self-confidence. A great choice for readers who enjoy sporty stories, strong characters and a few bumps along the way.

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What is Roller Girl about?

Twelve year old Astrid and her best friend Nicole have always done everything together. But when Astrid discovers roller derby and signs up for a summer camp, she's shocked to learn that Nicole has chosen ballet camp instead. Facing a summer of challenges, learning to skate, making new friends, and navigating the ups and downs of growing up, Astrid embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Will she find the strength to be a true roller girl?

About the author

Victoria Jamieson is a talented author and illustrator from America who loves creating graphic novels for children. She is best known for her popular book 'Roller Girl', which follows a girl's adventures in a roller derby team. Victoria enjoys drawing and telling stories that inspire children to be brave, creative, and kind to others.

Discussion ideas around Roller Girl

Changing friendships: How do Astrid and Nicole’s different summer plans affect their friendship, and what might they both learn from the changes?

Trying something new: What helps Astrid keep going when roller derby feels difficult, and when have you had to practise something before feeling confident?

Being yourself: How does Astrid’s interest in roller derby help her understand who she is?

Teamwork: What makes a good roller derby team, and how is teamwork shown both on and off the track?

Growing up: Why can starting a new school year feel exciting and worrying at the same time?