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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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mar (06/16/02)

whoa...maybe i just havent been reading enough, but this book sure has gotten me to wana read more...
whitney (06/13/02)

booorrinnnggg! Ugh like ANY of this EVER happens. Yeah. If she went to my high school she would just hang out with the losers...its just how things work. If this Jerry guy is going to write a book he shoulkd make it realistic.
Michael Gregory (06/11/02)

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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Axel Mathers (06/08/02)

I read this book for a class assignment, and it was pretty dull. No let me correct, REALLY DULL. I get the concept, but there was really no fun to the book. I've read better
Lucy (06/08/02)

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 (06/08/02)

Stargirl is one of those great books that you cant stop rereading
Jenny (06/06/02)

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 (05/28/02)

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.

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