For most of her 12 years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend, Nicole. Available in more colors. NOOK Book. Book Summary: Roller Girl Astrid and her best friend, Nicole, are taken to a roller derby where Astrid falls in love with the sport and makes the decision to do whatever it takes to become like her new role model, Rainbow Bite. View All Available Formats & Editions. Astrid Vasquez and her best friend Nicole can barely tolerate Astrid’s mother’s regular Evenings of Cultural Enrichment until she surprises them with a Rose City Rollers roller derby match. The Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier''s Smile ! Available in more colors. For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. NEW . Shop for rollerblades for adults & kids in a range of styles. 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