Stargirl

This is probably one of the most entertaining books ever!

Reader reviewed by bookbrin

stargirl, by jerry spinelli is a good book. for me in the begining, i wasn't that into it, but toward the end, it got more interesting. sometimes it would get very confusing because of jerry spinelli's frequent similies, metaphores, etc. most were very beautiful, but others just didn't belong. you would be reading along in a dialouge, and all of a sudden, the paragraph would abruptly end with a meaningful but perplexing sentence. overall, this book was okay.

Reader reviewed by Duckie

"Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli is a simple, complex, amazing work of art. after looking at every thing else in your library's bookshelves, it stands out.

Stargirl isn't this powerful gir's given name. By the end of the story you don't care about her given name. You don't care that that there was a cliffhanger of an ending to the story. You don't care that the high school kids just seem to be unfair about the way they treat her just because she acts differently.

What you do care about is that after you put down the book, you tingle with excitement at the gusto of Stargirl. Because Stargirl never tried to be anybody else. She didn't want to have a boyfirend. She didn't want to wear makeup. She didn't want to be a cheerleader.

Instead Stargirl has a good relationship with her parents, which is hard to have when you're a teenager. She did her own thing (i.e. dance in the rain, play the ukelele, meditate). Stargirl kows who she is. She never tried to be anyone else. Stargirl was Stargirl.

If you like some of John Green's work you might like Stargirl.

Reader reviewed by willow

This was a wonderful touhing story that inspired me to stand up for myself. I have always been shy and tried to fit in but this book gave me the courage to just be myself. This is a great story about a girl who does whats feels rght to her and doesn't care what others think abiout her

Reader reviewed by Erin B.

I read the book Stargirl in 5th grade and just read it again for 7th grade and I love it! I am a huge fan and I am only 12 years old! I know what Jerry Spinelli looks like from pictures, but I have always wanted to meet him in person. I live in the same state (Pennsylvania) as him. I almost met him at a book store near my home, but they had to cancel because of health reasons. But hopefully I'll meet him one day!! I cant wait to read LOVE STARGIRL! I am sure it will be an excellent story.


                                                                                 Your fan,

                                                                                                  Erin Bullock

Reader reviewed by ECB*

I feel so bad in the end for Stargirl. Hillari just topped of Stargirls bad feelings when she slapped her. I do think Leo could of gone and stood up for himself and go with Stargirl to dance instead of judging her because of what everyone else thought even though they both loved each other. I think Stargirl should move back to Arizona. It wasnt entirely Leo's fault. But I thought It was an excellent story! I love Jerry Spinelli and his books.

Reader reviewed by Therdry

I first met Stargirl in the seventh grade. A teacher recomened I read adout her diffirences. I found myself understanding a lot, but in a good way, not like I'd just gotten a lecture.

During the last full week of school that year my teacher read the book aloud in class. Many people were fairly uncomfortable with it at first, after a while though we all protested when the final bell rang, and rushed to class the next day for more.

The class soon descided that my nickname should be stargirl, being the closest to the character.

This book helped the people in my class to understand some people don't come from cookie cutters, but are hand shaped. I like that; this book makes that consept easier for people to understand.

Reader reviewed by Bani

I loved this book, really couldn't put it down and was sad to see it end. There is so much life, flavor, and color in the writing style and quirky characters. The cover, while not bad, hardly does it justice. There is also a subtle, sweet love story to be had here. But the focus on more on the whimsy and fun in the lives of two teenagers who break the mold.

Reader reviewed by Stephanie

At Mica High School in Mica, Arizona, things are quiet and uneventful. Everyone dresses alike. Everyone thinks alike. No one does anything that's different than their neighbor.

Until Stargirl comes along.

Homeschooled for years, Stargirl defies categorization. She wears long, flowy pioneer dresses daily, and on special occasions, costumes. She serenades people with birthday songs on her ukelele at lunch. She brings her pet rat to school. She looks strangers in the eye. She dances to no music.

Leo Borlock was perfectly happy with his generic Mica life. Then, against his will, he finds himself falling for Stargirl. The two share an incredible, eye-opening romance. In their own little world, everything is perfect and magical. But when they have to face their critical classmates, what will happen to their relationship?

This is by far Jerry Spinelli's best. It is a beautifully written story about nonconformity and the seeds of magic and quirkiness that are actually in everyone. Readers will wish that they were friends with Stargirl. This is a sad story, but extremely touching and timeless.

Reader reviewed by Dancerdork

The main character of this book is a weird girl who is falling inlove with a classmate and thinks the things she dose is totally normal. she is the laughing stock of the school but dosnt seem to notice. this book is for all ages 1-100 read it now. STARGIRL.