Written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson
Hardcover edition
Publisher Penguin Imprint Dial ISBN9780525429678
Awards and Honors Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) 2018—2019 NomineeNorth Carolina Young Adult Book Award 2017—2018 Nominee
2018 Garden State Children's Book Award Winner, Fiction
2018 Oregon Reader's Choice Award Winner, Upper Elementary 2018 Sequoyah Book Award Winner, Children's
Capitol Choices 2016
Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of 2015, Middle Grade
SLJ’s Best Books of 2015, Middle Grade
SLJ’s Top Latino-themed Books 2015
The New York Times Notable
ALA Notable Books for Children 2016, Middle Readers
Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books of 2015, Middle-Grade
Goodreads Choice Awards 2015, Graphic Novels & Comics
CCBC Choices 2016, Fiction for Children
2015 Cybils Awards Nomination, Graphic Novels Elementary / Middle
CBC Children’ Choice Book Awards 2016 Finalist, Debut Author
YALSA 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens, Top Ten
2016 E. B. White Read-Aloud Award, Middle Reader
2016 Eisner Award Nomination, Kids
ILA Children’s Choices, 2016 Reading List
ILA Young Adults’ Choices, 2016 Reading List
William Allen White Children’s Book Awards 2017–2018 Master List, Grades 6–8
Roller Girl
Astrid signs up for roller derby camp, but her best friend Nicole chooses dance. While making new friends and struggling with a new sport, Astrid fears she is losing Nicole. Full-color illustrations.
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Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. JLG's selection of these unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.
Interests
Diversity, ESL, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Funny/Humorous
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School TripGraphic Novels Middle Plus
April 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism
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The Real Riley MayesGraphic Novels Middle Plus
May 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Sexuality
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Tegan and Sara: Junior HighGraphic Novels Middle Plus
May 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Sexuality,Language: Mild Language
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