Roller Girl
Victoria Jamieson
Roller Girl
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Victoria Jamieson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp scrape of roller skates echoes on the pavement as Astrid pushes herself harder and harder. The sun warms her face, but inside, a storm brews—her best friend Nicole has chosen a different path, and now Astrid must find her own way. Can she hold her balance on and off the rink, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Astrid, a girl discovering her passion for roller derby while navigating the challenges of changing friendships and self-identity. Appropriate for ages 9 to 12, it explores themes like friendship, personal growth, and resilience with relatable emotional depth. Parents should note the story includes mild competitive tension and typical pre-teen social dynamics.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780141378992
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction