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Author: Victoria Jamieson
Target: Grade 5-7
Series: No
What this book is about:
Twelve year old Astrid and her friend Nicole are trying to decide what to do over the summer before they start middle school. Nicole loves ballet, but Astrid is dreaming of becoming a roller derby champion. When Nicole choses ballet camp with Astrid’s arch enemy over roller derby camp, their friendship is seriously threatened. Perhaps it is time for these two friends to move on and follow their own passions.
Twelve year old Astrid and her friend Nicole are trying to decide what to do over the summer before they start middle school. Nicole loves ballet, but Astrid is dreaming of becoming a roller derby champion. When Nicole choses ballet camp with Astrid’s arch enemy over roller derby camp, their friendship is seriously threatened. Perhaps it is time for these two friends to move on and follow their own passions.
Why I love this book:
I am always looking for strong graphic novels to recommend after kids have read Smile and Sisters. This book perfectly fits the bill. The graphics are clean and realistic, reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier. The story is an honest look at friendship, hurt feelings and following the path that is right for you.
I am always looking for strong graphic novels to recommend after kids have read Smile and Sisters. This book perfectly fits the bill. The graphics are clean and realistic, reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier. The story is an honest look at friendship, hurt feelings and following the path that is right for you.
I enjoyed Astrid. I liked that Roller Derby camp was hard and that she wanted to quit - welcome to the real world. I liked that she didn’t always get the positions she wanted, despite working hard and that she had to deal with jealousy when her friend got a spot she was coveting. These show kids that even in stories, characters can have happy endings by adjusting their expectations instead of expecting everything to go their way. A lovely message that rings true.
Final thoughts:
I love that Astrid is a fierce strong girl to be reckoned with.
I love that Astrid is a fierce strong girl to be reckoned with.
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