Stargirl (Stargirl, #1)

by Jerry Spinelli

In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.

• ISBN10: 0786232188
• ISBN13: 9780786232185
• Publish Date: 27 March 2001 (first published 8 August 2000)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 17 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Thorndike Press
• Edition: Large type / large print edition
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 229
• Language: English

Reviews

[alindstadtcorbeax]

Soooo in middle school... prob 7th grade to like 9th grade My AIM screen name was Stargirl(some set of like 6 random ass numbers) lol. Enough said!

Can’t wait to read this again! Nostalgia here I come!

[Sam@WLABB]

Rating: 3.5 Stars

My daughter brought this book home many, many years ago, when she was in middle school, and I was curious. After seeing this book mentioned so many times by other bloggers, I finally gave it a go. Part of my thought of Stargirl as an early MPDG, but she also struck me as an older Pippi Longstocking. I loved her big heart, originality, and commitment to being herself. I found myself really disappointed in Leo, which was why I didn't go higher on the rating, but I am very curious to see where Spinelli goes with this story, and will be reading the next book.

[Pigpen.Reads]

This was a reread from many many years ago. I loved Stargirl, I had wished I could have been like her.

[Nicole Lynn]

I really loved this book. I read it all in one sitting. Stargirl the character filled me with smiles and joy! I think it was smart of Spinelli to write it from Leo's perspective. I enjoyed how readers got to see and experience Stargirl instead of being in her mind/POV, even if we were mainly seeing her from Leo's point of view. Spinelli's writing was spellbinding and I was glued to the pages. I really enjoyed his critique of popularity versus individuality and they way he was able to bring that discussion up through this story. While the ending might seem bittersweet I loved it and will definitely be seeking out more from Spinelli and Stargirl!

[Bianca]

She did it for you, you know. Gave up her self, for a while there. She loved you that much.