Age rating and parents' guide:Roller Girl
by Victoria Jamieson
Ages 9–11
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Astrid has always done everything with her best friend Nicole, but when summer arrives, she signs up for roller derby camp while Nicole chooses dance camp instead. Finding herself completely out of her depth on skates and drifting apart from her closest friend, Astrid faces tough practices, scrapes, and self-doubt. With vibrant graphic novel artwork and plenty of heart, this relatable coming-of-age story captures the bumpy reality of growing up, learning new skills, and discovering who you are.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Emotions & empathy
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