Tomoko Takes the Lead

In the third book of the Derby Daredevils graphic novel series, readers follow Tomoko, a quiet and introverted member of the roller derby team, as she navigates a summer camp experience that is far from what she anticipated. Instead of outdoor camping, the team attends a city-based roller derby sleepaway camp in Dallas, which challenges Tomoko's comfort zone of meeting new people. When the team finds themselves lost in the city without adult supervision or cell phones, Tomoko's unexpected wilderness and navigational skills come to the forefront, allowing her to confidently lead her friends to safety. This story is perfect for children aged 4-11, particularly those who are shy or introverted, showing them that their unique strengths can shine in unexpected situations.

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.