Roller Girl

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-16

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What life lessons does Astrid learn about friendship, and how does she learn them?

Why is Rainbow Bite a hero for Astrid, and why does Astrid in turn become a hero to Rainbow Bite?

What subtle hints indicate that Astrid’s family might struggle with finances, and how does this contribute to Astrid’s character development?

How does losing Nicole as a friend bring new opportunities for Astrid?

How do the friendships Astrid has and loses contribute to her self-identity?

How does Jamieson’s artistic style, including her use of emanata, composition, and naturalism, contribute to the characterization and plot development in Roller Girl?

What is Astrid afraid of, and how does she learn to embrace and conquer those fears?

What is the meaning and purpose of a roller derby name, and why does Astrid choose the name “Asteroid”?

How does learning how to play roller derby and persisting despite her failures help Astrid learn about herself?

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Why did Victoria Jamieson write Roller Girl? Are there any other stories, real or fictional, that could be compared to Astrid’s?