I could feel my heart practically breaking inside me as i was reading this book. Love, stargirl picks up a year after stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of stargirl. One of the themes, or morals of this story is never judge a book by its cover. Stargirl, a young adult novel by prolific and critically acclaimed author jerry spinelli, was published in august 2000. Few parents will have objections to the content, but there is one scene in particular where stargirl s peers verbally attack her on a television show. From identity, conformity to bullying, the topics of stargirl cover everything under the mica sun. Stargirls eccentricity was a treat to read about again.
Stargirl by jerry spinelli scholastic books for kids. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. Stargirl, by jerry spinelli, is fun to read because of its interesting characters and entertaining plot, but its also fun because its packed with exciting figurative language. Courtney elizabeth whitmore, known as stargirl often called stars or star, is a fictional superhero created by geoff johns and lee moder who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. I was told to pick a book to read and i had no idea what to read. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Stargirl 2002 read online free book by jerry spinelli in. I read half of the book on my own and finished with the audio. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Filmmaker julia hart explains the change indiewire. Love, stargirl if stargirl floats your boat, then be sure to check out the sequel. By the books end, stargirl has been ostracized, temporarily accepted back into the fold, and cast out yet again. Jun 03, 2015 leo is as ordinary as it gets, struggling to conform to the rest of his peers, he has to chose between having a normal life or a life with stargirl.
This book resonates long after the cover is closed. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the year. It picks up where the previous novel left off after stargirl left mica high and describes her bittersweet memories in the town of mica, arizona along with the involvements of new people in her life, in phoenixville. Hes the narrator and stargirls boyfriend in the book, stargirl by jerry spinelli. Somewhere in the midst of stargirl s arrival and rise and fall, normal leo borlock has tumbled into love with her. Print copies of the stargirl literature circle questions printable for students. Stargirllove, stargirl paperback box set by jerry spinelli. Love, stargirl, the companion novel written from stargirls perspective, was a similarly smashing success in 2007, with over 400,000 hardcover copies sold. At the beginning of classes, stargirl covers her desk with a ruffled curtain and places a daisy in a vase on top of it. This meaning that no one should have judged star girl by the way she appeared or by the way of her being different. Stargirl, book by jerry spinelli mass market paperback.
Stargirl stargirl, book 1 by jerry spinelli book cover, description, publication history. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. Stargirl, who up till now has been homeschooled, starts school at mica high as a tenth grader, where leo is starting his eleventh grade year. When stargirl arrives at mica high school, people notice her. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. She sings happy birthday to classmates in the lunchroom, props a small. The novel takes the form of the worlds longest letter, in diary form, going from date to date through a little more than a years time. A homeschooled teenage girl enrolls in an arizona high school, altering the ecosystem of the student body with her nonconformity. He is an 11th grade boy in stargirl that attends mica area high school mahs. In this book, the main character leo borlock meets a new girl in his school. The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. Stargirl, stargirl by jerry spinelli 9780440416777 booktopia. What is the exposition of the book stargirl by jerry spinelli.
From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, 1 and a publishers weekly best book of the year. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000. It was one of the greatest literary surprises ive ever experienced and a testament to the warning not to judge a book by its cover. This is truly a dont judge a book by its cover situation. Stargirl s entrance to school is a big deal for all the students in this small arizona town. Stargirl stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. In a celebration of nonconformity, jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the fleeting, cruel nature of popularityand the thrill and inspiration of first love.
She teaches him to be unique in the massive world, no matter who is watching you and what people think. Originally published in 2000, stargirl was instantly embraced and has sold nearly two million copies. It turned out to be one of the best books that i have ever read. Conformity is touched after everyone in mica area high school. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. The word begins with a brief introduction to leo at the age of twelve, and chronicles his move from his home state of pennsylvania to arizona. She immediately starts a stir with her wacky outfits and even more wacky behavior. I loved it, ended so perfectly and tied together amazingly, so intriguing. The moral of the story is dont judge a book bye its cover because stargirl doesnt dress or look like any other teenager, she wears big, poufy skirts, and carries. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her. Parents need to know that stargirl is a sort of supernatural character who is difficult to encapsulate, despite her classmates repeated attempts to pigeonhole her. Love, stargirl is a 2007 young adult novel by jerry spinelli th e boo k is the sequel to the new york times bestsell ing book, sta rgirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. Aug 01, 2000 newberywinning spinelli spins a magical and heartbreaking tale from the stuff of high school.
If everyone had taken the time to fully understand her, like leo did, everyone would have realized the. Students have started joining in with her when she sings happy birthday to people in the cafeteria. I went into this book not really expecting much, i just thought the cover was cool. She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. When stargirl decides to form a singing group leo and kevin believe she is getting goofy again. With its depiction of a nonconformist with a heart of gold, its lyrical writing from newbery medalist jerry spinelli, and its charming love story, stargirl quickly asserted itself as a modern classic. I was not aware of a sequel until i was a number of years older and i snapped it up immediately.
A sequel love, stargirl was released on august 14, 2007. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. Choose from hard or soft cases featuring superbright, highquality prints that wont fade. In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. Her unique personality was fun for a while, but when the basketball team lost and blamed her, she. Theyre durable enough to prevent breakage, yet slim and lightweight. We never fully know what happens between leo and stargirl but it still has a fantastic ending even without the closure. Now, both bestselling paperbacks are collected in a handsome new boxed set, the ideal gift for any teen reader, as well as any of the many stargirl fans looking for a new keepsake edition of this beloved pair of novels. Identity and conformity in stargirl, by jerry spinelli. However, i feel like this followup book was not as good as the first. The story line of it and the complexity of stargirl herself is just amazing. Stargirl italian edition by jerry spinelli nook book.
Everyone loves stargirl, shes crazy, shes weird, and most importantly shes unique. She knows everyones names somehow, and greets each person in the hall. I read stargirl the first one when i was in high school, for a free read hour. Give the gift of stargirl to the standout kid in your life with this 2book box set. Stargirl, was the new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults.
Music sweet child o mine cover taken by trees quotes, idea stargirl jerry spinelli. I read the book back when i was in middle school and love the movie, its. Today and tomorrow from stargirl grace vanderwaal cover. She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the.
The detroit news and free press stargirl tells us the captivating story of a magical, mysterious girl. And, even though they are good, the others make fun of them. It is one of those ya books that are relevant and replete with life lessons for all to learn, whether you can relate to the characters or not. It picks up where the previous novel left of f after s targirl left mica high and describes her bittersweet memories in the town of mica, arizona along with the involvements of new people in her life, in. The characters name, appearance, and personality were patterned after johns sister courtney, who died in the explosion of twa flight 800 in 1996.
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