Stargirl

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 Amanda

I have read some reviews about this book and most weren't thrilled with Spinelli's story. I, of course, had to find out for myself and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. I really enjoyed this book, as unrealistic as it may be and once I was finished, was quite glad that I read it.


Stargirl, written by Jerry Spinelli, follows Leo, an ordinary student at Mica High School. Everyone at Mica is ordinary. Normal by most people's standards. When Stargirl, a new student at Mica, shows up and is anything but ordinary, no one knows how to react. Is she for real? Is she a plant at the school to mix things up? Is she an alien? Leo is incredibly intrigued by Stargirl and as the school year progresses, the pair end up as a couple. Leo is pretty much ok with Stargirl's "differences" until the entire school starts to shun them. When Leo becomes an outcast as well, he asks Stargirl to do the unthinkable. Be normal. This changes everything and the outcome is anything but what Leo could expect.


The story of Leo and Stargirl was not exactly realistic. Though I haven't been in high school for quite awhile, I know that if someone is a complete outcast, as Stargirl certainly was, a normal, almost geeky boy like Leo probably would not be keen on making himself known as the one who befriended the weirdo. Kids want to fit in, no matter how much they deny it. However, I do think the story was sweet and I think the character of Stargirl was very refreshing. I look forward to reading the sequel once it's published.

Reader reviewed by Natalie

This book is about a new girl in town that is different from everyone else in town. She dresses and acts different which is not considered "normal" therefore she doesnt make friends at first.

The story is told from a guy's point of view on what he thinks about her. He likes her because she is different but is afraid to lose his friends because no one likes her after one incident.

I love this book because it teaches you that everyone is unique in their own way and there is nothing wrong with that.

Reader reviewed by Fiona flamingo

Stargirl is about a unique girl, who carries a pet rat, ulkele, sings happy birthday to everyone and is nearly a saint. Then she attend Mica Junir High and affects the lives of others there. Especially Leo, whoose perspective this story is seen from. Stargirl and Leo strike up a romance, but the other students are still unwilling to accept Stargirl the way she is. The story is engaging and unique as its heroine.
Jerry Spinelli has done a good job on his charcter portrayal of Stargirl.
A well written book-a great read! I recommend it to teens everywhere!

Reader reviewed by Carmen



This was both happy and sad. I liked it because it shows how people can act twords people who are different from them. Stargirl is the new kid at school and she is the weirdest girl anyone has ever seen. She chears for both teams at a basketball game,
sings songs at lunch, and even makes her own Valentine cards. Even when faced with rejection she stands her ground.
A quick read and a good book.
Carmen

Reader reviewed by chatterbox891

I really have mixed feelings about this book. It had a great message, but wasn;t very well written.
Stargirl is the new kid. She is the weird, I-don't-fit-in-but-I-don't-care kind of new kid though. At first she is loved, then she is hated, and finally she ups and leaves town, leaving people to ponder her fate, and her sort of boyfriend to worry.

Reader reviewed by Megan

This book was interesting, made me think harder than i was, and made me curious and ask questions. my favorite character was "Stargirl". i liked how abnormal she was and how she changed her name all the time to fun, random things that were pretty and nice and i liked them. she was like a strange site you wanted to keep following and learn about and figure out and you wouldn't stop till you did. that's what Stargirl was like. she was the whole fun of the book!!!

Reader reviewed by Malia

Great! It was funny and it dort of related to my own life. The author put a good perspective of the character's life and opinions and he mad eit real to how the story was being played out