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 linda

Stargirl is a newcomer to Mica High School where everyone tries their hardest to fit in and be the same. But Stargirl is unique with her ukulele and pet rat she charms the whole school and especially Leo. But one day when she starts cheering for the other team during a football game the whole school turns on her. With only two true friends left Stargirl goes on a quest to make herself normal and introduces Leo to her life and strange ways. In the end Stargirl and Leo realize that she is great when she is being herself. 'Stargirl' is a touching story and one of the best books I have ever read.

reprint here with author's permission

Reader reviewed by Ella

Stargirl is definitely one of my favorite books. I found the way Stargirl changed her whole lifestyle and appearence for Leo amazing. I was stunned at how far she would bend to please the boy she loved. I especially loved the beginning with the porkupine ties. I begged my sister to let me read her copy of the book (we have to read it this year in school, so she wanted me to wait), and I devoured the book within less than a day. The story was sweet, but sad. Stargirl was just the kind of character I needed in a book. Some one who wasn't afraid to be herself, who put others first. This book was a wonderful, touching story for teens and adults.

Reader reviewed by lilly

Stargirl, writtin by Jerry Spinelli, is a great book about the life of a boy who falls in love with this unusual girl who teaches him how to appreciate life wihtout the others needing to be in it.

I had to read this book for school and it turned out I was stuck to the pages, it was so good. I'm sure if I had to read it again I would still like it cuz it's my kind of book.

All the teens who think they're not normal, read this book and u'll think the contrairy of yourself after.

Reader reviewed by Nix

Stargirl

I enjoyed the novel "Stargirl" as it showed how people with differences stand out from the crowd. She wouldnt rebell at school work, i wouldnt even call it rebelling. just seeing different sides of things, and taking part in unusual things, she feels unhappy trying to fit in with everybody eles.
Ienjoyed this novel as Stargirl done everything to help anybody else and ended up with no time for herself.
"Look at you. Its satuarday. I've been with you all day, and you've spent the whole day doing stuff for other people"
i find this amazing that someone is willing to give up their weekend to help others.Although sometimes when she tryes to help others she ends up hurting her own side:
" Electrons were not soon to become Arizona state basketball champions, Kevin had been right: when she had started cheering for the other team, she did something bad for her own team."
Perhaps she done this because so many people disliked her and she wanted to hurt them? who knows?
I realy enjoyed this gripping novel. i could not put it down.

Reader reviewed by Tonya Martin

Our host Kimberly recommended STARGIRL to me a couple of months ago, but it was so popular ay my library that I was just able to check it out last week.

Was it ever worth the wait!

STARGIRL is a very fun read, and will stay with you forever in a great way. In other words, read it - no matter who you are - you'll be so glad you did!