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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Stargirl

by Jerry Spinelli
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  • First Published:
  • Aug 1, 2000, 176 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2002, 192 pages
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LIL ANGEL (03/21/04)

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 (02/28/04)

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 (02/16/04)

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 (01/18/04)

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 (01/14/04)

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.
mizz xtina (12/28/03)

I gotta say that the story was "ok". It's too bad the ending couldn't have been better. It wasn't too realistic, because who goes around singing happy birthday to others with a ukelele when they think they're 'in"? no one would wanna sacrifice their status by doing that. Sorry Jerry Spinelli, but I'm writing a book and it's more fantastic than what you wrote. It's FUNNY. Your's is weird..!>>!>!>!>
adios
xtina
Nikki (12/14/03)

I loved the book. This book talks about popularity and if you loved this book read "The Wish"!!
Laura (12/06/03)

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!!

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