sorman0110's review against another edition
4.0
SUPER cute graphic novel about a girl named Astrid. She lives with her mom, is getting ready to start junior high school, and drifting apart from her best friend of forever. Astrid's mom takes them to a roller derby game, and Astrid becomes fascinated with roller derby. Great personal connection for me because the book takes place in Portland, and features the Rose City Rollers, whom I've actually seen play, so that was kind of cool. Well written fiction for tweens and teens.
pandacat42's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the way Jamieson developed Astrid's character. Astrid felt like an authentic teenager, dealing with friendship challenges. Thought it was cool on the end flap to discover that the talented author/illustrator is also a roller girl.
nglofile's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet and real and inspiring. The depictions of a young girl's struggles with changing friendships and new interests are especially resonant. Celebrates the values of dedication, loyalty, and hard work within a narrative frame that is both informative and entertaining. Will no doubt win new fans to roller derby.
The art is vibrant and expressive, full of color and balanced in pace.
Looking forward to putting this in the hands of all my nieces.
The art is vibrant and expressive, full of color and balanced in pace.
Looking forward to putting this in the hands of all my nieces.
saluki's review against another edition
5.0
Friendship.
Girl power.
Roller Derby!
For 9-12 years readers, this graphic novel is relatable, fun, hilarious and cute.
Loved it!
ksoriero's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
132minutes's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
sol_marigold's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
katrinareadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed Roller Girl just as much as I expected to after hearing so many Nerdybookclub members gushing about it. Roller Girl is another graphic novel that many of my students are going to love. Raina Telgemeier fans will eat it up. It's realistic, funny, and has emotions that many tweens will relate to easily. I'm excited to share this one. I also got myself to a roller derby bout because of reading it. I wanted to really see what it was like. Fortunately our local roller derby team had their season opener this weekend and I was able to attend.
Review copy: purchased for school library
Review copy: purchased for school library
coupes's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5