Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson 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 Astrids life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Astrids 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 middle school!) 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. Author Biography Victoria Jamieson received her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked as a childrens 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. Review A Newbery Honor book2016-2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award winnerA New York Times Bestseller A Spring 2015 Indie Next Pick A New York Times Book Review Notable Childrens Book of 2015 A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2015 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015 A Top 10 Latin@ Book of 2015 A Parents Magazine Best Childrens Book of 2015 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015 A Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016-2017 nominee A 2016 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers selection A 2016 YALSA Popular Paperback selectionAn ALA Notable Childrens Book of 2016A 2015 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic Novel "Roller Girls message of self-discovery, friendship, and perseverance will roll its way right into your heart." --Raina Telgemeier, New York Times bestselling author of Sisters "This spiky, winning graphic novel captures the bittersweetness of finding a new passion and saying goodbye to your former, more uncertain self." --New York Times Book Review* "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--dont let this one roll past." --Kiruks, starred review * "The story will engage readers... Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeiers Smile and Laura Lee Gulledges Page by Paige."--School Library Journal, starred review * "Readers will stand up and cheer."--Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Jamiesons dialogue captures coming-of-age...so authentically"--Horn Book, starred review * "[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel"--BCCB, starred review "Visually, Roller Girl is very appealing -- think Lynn Johnston with a modern edge -- but its the storytelling that really sets this graphic novel apart...A great choice for tween girls, whether theyre remaking themselves, renegotiating friendships or just weathering the stormy seas of early adolescence." --Chicago Tribune Review Quote Praise for Pest in Show : "Sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. This silly read-, dance-, and sing-aloud could be a smash hit."- Kirkus Reviews "Brimming with buggy puns, wordplay, reworked classics ("Im Housefly the Garbage Man," set to the tune of "Popeye the Sailor Man," is the standout), matched in tone by Jamiesons brash collage and acrylic cartoons- SLJ Praise for Olympig : "An amusing lesson in how to lose gracefully." - USA Today "Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness." - SLJ Promotional "Headline" 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, perseverence, and girl power! Details ISBN0803740166 Author Victoria Jamieson Pages 240 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Year 2015 ISBN-10 0803740166 ISBN-13 9780803740167 Format Paperback Short Title ROLLER GIRL Language English Media Book DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US Country of Publication United States Audience Age 9-12 Publication Date 2015-04-08 Audience Children/Juvenile US Release Date 2015-03-10 UK Release Date 2015-03-10 NZ Release Date 2016-07-31 AU Release Date 2016-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:92044641;

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