Derby Daredevils
4 total works
A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone
Ever since they can remember, fifth-graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin’s city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone’s best friend . . . Isn’t she supposed to be Kenzie’s best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie’s neighbor (and secret crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall—and get back up again.
Ever since they can remember, fifth-graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin’s city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone’s best friend . . . Isn’t she supposed to be Kenzie’s best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie’s neighbor (and secret crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall—and get back up again.
Book 3 in this highly illustrated middle-grade series stars shy
Tomoko and finds the team at roller derby summer camp in nearby Dallas
School’s out, and the Derby Daredevils are excited to spend all summer
tearing up the track. But, the coaches have something special planned:
the Austin league is heading to Dallas for a week of roller derby
sleepaway camp! Tomoko could not be more excited—she loves roller derby
and her team. Plus, she’s been going camping with her uncle every summer
since she can remember. She’s got all the gear and the skills she needs
for two weeks in the great outdoors.
But roller derby camp isn’t in
the great outdoors. It’s in the middle of the city. And it means
meeting a bunch of new kids, which isn’t exactly a strength for shy,
introverted Tomoko. Disappointed, she puts her head down and skates hard
until the team gets lost in the middle of Dallas—without a grown-up or a
cell phone to guide them back to camp. Tomoko uses her wilderness
skills and navigational know-how to lead them home and her calm demeanor
to keep everyone feeling safe.
Tomoko and finds the team at roller derby summer camp in nearby Dallas
School’s out, and the Derby Daredevils are excited to spend all summer
tearing up the track. But, the coaches have something special planned:
the Austin league is heading to Dallas for a week of roller derby
sleepaway camp! Tomoko could not be more excited—she loves roller derby
and her team. Plus, she’s been going camping with her uncle every summer
since she can remember. She’s got all the gear and the skills she needs
for two weeks in the great outdoors.
But roller derby camp isn’t in
the great outdoors. It’s in the middle of the city. And it means
meeting a bunch of new kids, which isn’t exactly a strength for shy,
introverted Tomoko. Disappointed, she puts her head down and skates hard
until the team gets lost in the middle of Dallas—without a grown-up or a
cell phone to guide them back to camp. Tomoko uses her wilderness
skills and navigational know-how to lead them home and her calm demeanor
to keep everyone feeling safe.
Kenzie Kickstarts a Team: (The Derby Daredevils Book #1)
by Kit Rosewater and Sophie Escabasse
Published 10 June 2021
A highly illustrated middle-grade
series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out
of your comfort zone—now in paperback
Ever since they can
remember, fifth graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb
Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin’s
city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo
celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie
and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller
derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second
thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone’s best friend . . .
Isn’t she supposed to be Kenzie’s best friend? And things get
really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie’s neighbor (and secret
crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade
voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and
the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall—and get back
up again.
series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out
of your comfort zone—now in paperback
Ever since they can
remember, fifth graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb
Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin’s
city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo
celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie
and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller
derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second
thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone’s best friend . . .
Isn’t she supposed to be Kenzie’s best friend? And things get
really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie’s neighbor (and secret
crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade
voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and
the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall—and get back
up again.
Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2)
by Kit Rosewater
Published 15 September 2020
Book #2 in this highly illustrated middle-grade series explores what it means to be a team player
Now part of the official junior roller derby league, the Derby Daredevils are ready to compete in their first tournament. Kenzie writes new game plays. Bree works on her speed. Tomoko sharpens her blocking skills. And Jules fearlessly hip checks everyone in sight. But Shelly isn’t sure what she’s best at. In hopes of taking home the tournament’s Star Skater award, Shelly designs extra-special gear for the Daredevils. But not everything works as well as Shelly imagined, and she can’t get the team on board. Without the gear, how will Shelly shine on the track? With high-energy illustrations from Sophie Escabasse and lots of roller derby action, Book #2 in the series explores individuality while hitting home what it really means to be part of a team.
Now part of the official junior roller derby league, the Derby Daredevils are ready to compete in their first tournament. Kenzie writes new game plays. Bree works on her speed. Tomoko sharpens her blocking skills. And Jules fearlessly hip checks everyone in sight. But Shelly isn’t sure what she’s best at. In hopes of taking home the tournament’s Star Skater award, Shelly designs extra-special gear for the Daredevils. But not everything works as well as Shelly imagined, and she can’t get the team on board. Without the gear, how will Shelly shine on the track? With high-energy illustrations from Sophie Escabasse and lots of roller derby action, Book #2 in the series explores individuality while hitting home what it really means to be part of a team.