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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Stargirl

by Jerry Spinelli
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  • Aug 1, 2000, 176 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2002, 192 pages
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LIL ANGEL

i got nothin much to say except that this book is the best book i ever read in my life......It really hepls realize we often don't hav as open mind as well we should to others others that are different..
krista chouinard

this book is an excelent book. i had 2 read it 4 a project and the cover didnt really get my attenchion 'cause it was just a star with a girl on it but onc4e i started reading it i couldnt put i down. i think it teaches a very good lesson that u shouldnt care wut people think.stargirl deserves strait 5's from everybody.its the best book EVER
Ashley nicole Bedford age 11

Stargirl what a strange name but it sure fits her personality. Stargirl is a strange person who seems to change her name alot. At first people didn't know what to do about her, then they thought she was cool. Until she she did something that turned the whole school against her. But perfect time for leo to fall in love. This book keeps you guessing all the way to the end untill...
( my 5th grade class read this book in groups. my group is 3 boys and 5 girls we all loved the book.)
Cassie

This book is absolutely awesome! It makes sense that it is reccomended for 12+, because it deals with highschool kids/issues. I find myself relating to parts of the book, and I'm sure teenagers nationwide would love this book, if they would just pick it up off the shelf. And, as far as "don't judge a book by it's cover" goes, this bright green book jacket w/ matching code SCREAMS: PICK ME UP!!!
Starr

My name is Starr, yes... that is what first intrigued me to read Stargirl. I am 18 years old, and a freshman in college. I am taking a Children's literature class, and this is one of the books that was recommended to us. I absolutely loved it. I thought the characters were very well developed, and I was able to identify with at least one of the characters at any given time. Stargirl reminded me a lot of myself in high school. But at the same time, Leo reminded me of me too. Everyone wants to badly to be different, but no one really has the courage to do so. Most people are like Leo. They yearn for the weird and individual, but at the same time, need the reassurance of fitting in. I think this book is important to 7th and 8th graders, going into high school. They can use this book as a look into what highschool could be like, and show them several different paths they can choose. It also contains good messages about being a good friend, being yourself, etc. I strongly recommend this to anyone. I loved it.
Laura

Stargirl captured my mind. I couldn't put it down. My teacher advised me to read it and I am very happy she did! I am only 14 years old, but I think this book is good for any age!!
clarissa

groovy book i can relate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
david

hmmm this book was an awesome book. if i could give it more out of 5, i would. the story told in this book was awesome, and i am so glad i read it. i felt a connection with stargirl, b/c things run about the same at my school and i (along with a few others,) choose to stand out rather than fit in. the whole idea behind the book was a good one, but the way jerry expressed the idea and told the story was beautiful and moving. however i dont know if i liked the ending a whole lot, i wish <<edited for potential plot spoiler>>....i think jerry should right a sequel book *hint hint*

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