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Sports & Outdoors - Roller Girl

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Book Synopsis: The Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile!  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 junior high!) 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. In this graphic novel debut that earned a Newbery Honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverance, and girl power! Read more

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Looking for a captivating and heartwarming graphic novel that will keep you hooked from start to finish? Look no further than Roller Girl, the Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller. This remarkable story, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile, takes you on a roller coaster ride of friendship and survival in the treacherous battleground that is junior high.

Follow Astrid, a spirited twelve-year-old, as she takes on the thrilling world of roller derby. Despite facing challenges and obstacles, she discovers her true passion and signs up for derby camp. But when her best friend decides to bail and head off to dance camp instead, Astrid is left feeling lost and alone. This summer becomes a test of her strength as she navigates the pressures of camp, fights to maintain her fading friendship, and forms new bonds along the way.

As Astrid's roller derby debut draws closer, she realizes that she is capable of handling not only the intense bout, but also the complexities of middle school and a broken friendship. This graphic novel, created by real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson, is an empowering coming-of-age story that celebrates friendship, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of girl power. With its Newbery Honor recognition and five-star reviews, Roller Girl is a must-read for anyone seeking an inspiring and uplifting tale.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with Astrid? Grab your copy of Roller Girl today and prepare to be swept away by a story that will touch your heart and leave a lasting impact.

Get your copy of Roller Girl now and join Astrid in her roller derby adventure!

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