{"product_id":"roller-girl-isbn-9780525429678","title":"Roller Girl","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Newbery Honor Award Winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eRoller Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eis \u003c\/i\u003estrong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school… in short, strong enough to be a roller girl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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!\u003cb\u003eA Newbery Honor book\u003cbr\u003e2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award winner\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e A Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A Top 10 Latin@ Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016-2017 nominee\u003cbr\u003e A 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA 2016 YALSA Popular Paperback selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book of 2016\u003cbr\u003eA 2015 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eRoller Girl\u003c\/i\u003e's message of self-discovery, friendship, and perseverance will roll its way right into your heart.” —Raina Telgemeier, N\u003ci\u003eew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This spiky, winning graphic novel captures the bittersweetness of finding a new passion and saying goodbye to your former, more uncertain self.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eKiruks,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “The story will engage readers… Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeier’s \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e and Laura Lee Gulledge’s \u003ci\u003ePage by Paige.\u003c\/i\u003e”—School Library Journal, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Readers will stand up and cheer.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Jamieson’s dialogue captures coming-of-age…so authentically\"—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel”—\u003ci\u003eBCCB, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Visually, \u003ci\u003eRoller Girl\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" —\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003eVictoria 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.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300650930405,"sku":"NP9780525429678","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525429678.jpg?v=1767735892","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/roller-girl-isbn-9780525429678","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}