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Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson7/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers will be drawn to Roller Girl because of the colorful cartooning that excels at showing the characters’ emotions. Another positive aspect of Roller Girl is that Astrid shows that through hard work and perseverance, a person can improve their skills and contribute to their team. Like many preteens, Astrid must learn the difficult task of navigating friendships, but, in the end, she learns some valuable lessons including how to control her anger, how to forgive, and how to put other’s needs first. ![]() ![]() When Astrid eavesdrops on one of Nicole’s conversations, she is upset that Nicole doesn’t stand up for her and reacts in anger. Astrid struggles with the idea that Nicole wants to spend time with other people, including boys. However, as the story progresses, the reader begins to see deeper into Astrid’s mixed emotions. This starts a conflict between the two friends and is the start of a difficult summer for Astrid.Īt first, Astrid seems like an angry, bratty character who chases her best friend away. Astrid assumes Nicole will sign up with her, but Nicole signs up for ballet instead. When Astrid’s mother takes her and Nicole to a roller derby event, Astrid decides she wants to be just like roller derby girls and signs up for a roller derby summer camp. Ever since second grade, twelve-year-old Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. ![]()
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