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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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*Kitty

I heard about this book from Teen magazine, and decided I would read it. Well, the day I bought it, i spent four hours and read it from cover to cover. It has a wonderful message. I was sad when it was over.
I think individuality is a rare and beautiful thing in this world. I praise anyone who is individual. But Stargirl was too selfless. She cared only for others and not herself. I disagree with that. But all in all, i love this book.
mar

whoa...maybe i just havent been reading enough, but this book sure has gotten me to wana read more...
Michael Gregory

This book was refered to me by a friend who is a teacher. Being a fairly well read 23 year-old, I will admit that I was skeptical about reading a book for teens. My skepticism was grieviously misplaced. Stargirl is a wonderfully inspiring and meaningful story. A great read for children and a brisk read for adults looking for a break.
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Lucy

i love this book! its sooo good! its really meaningful and just teaches you to be yourself! im so glad i read it! it taught me to just be myself!
Nicole

Stargirl is one of those great books that you cant stop rereading
Jenny

Stargirl is one of those rare books for teens.
A book which make teens think about what forms them and their characters.
This book has made me think about myself too.
Am I formed by the world around me or from what is within?
Am I me or one of 'them'
Individuality is a rare thing in todays world.
The very fact that Stargirl embraces her individuality is enough to show us how very restricted and restrained we are.
This is a brilliant and inspiring book that I would recommend to all those old enough to understand its message :
Embrace you individuality
maggie

Star Girl is the best book have read in a long time there are no down parts to the book. The whole thing is ecxiting. It is about a girl who comes to the school and isnt afraid to do anything,at first everone likes her, but in the end....its all over. My favorite part in the book is when they are in the enchanted place and stargirl tells him to just scream.
Gjeepn

Stargirl is a great book for kids, teachers, and parents. As a parent and a teacher myself, I recommend it to teach the lesson of 'it's okay to be different' and to accept and appreciate those that don't conform to 'normalcy'. Spinelli develops his characters so well that you'd think they grew up across the street from you. I give an 'excellent' rating. PS. Read Maniac Magee by Spinelli, also. Another great book for 9-12 year olds.

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