Stargirl

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Summary: Excellent
Review: At first I was a little skeptical about reading Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. I didn't know what to expect in reading this book. But let me tell you this book was amazing. As a 15 year old girl it inspired me in so many different ways. For anyone that has ever felt different or out of place just once--should definitely read this book. You will definitely smile, probably laugh, and maybe even cry. This book is a must-read.

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Summary: touching book
Review: I am 18 years old, and just a few days ago I read this book. For anyone who is or has ever been different from everyone else, just a free spirit, will love this book. It was like reading about myself and my high school experience. When I was done I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I had to cry. So read this book!!!

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Summary: Life changing
Review: This was the best book i have ever read! it was AMAZING! and it changed my life forever. i recomend this book to everyone ALIVE! In this book, stargirl, an indavidual, and homeschooler (like me) falls in love with the boy narrating the story, and changes hos life. she dosnt care what people think. for anyone who feels lost, or found, this is a wonderful book. everyone should read it, all my friends love it. especially girls should read it! enjony

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Summary: Stargirl Shines
Review: A very interesting book. Its basically very good for any age but, I think middle schoolers will be able to relate to it the best. I was suprised it wasn't in the point of view of Stargirl,and was a little dissapointed, but I don't think it would be as good if it wasn't in the point of view of Leo. Jerry Spinelli is a very talented writer and this book diffenitly deserves an award.

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Summary: Not your average teen book
Review: Stargirl is a classic teen book. The difference between this and your average teen book is the individuality it so cleaverly holds. The special characters bring you through an emotional story which shares with you the love and heartbreak, the pain and happiness, the popularity and dislike which Leo and Stargirl experience. No book I have read yet has been able to do so, and I am a great book fan. But I still find myself feeling this book was incomplete, and not leaving me wanting more. It seems mabye just that little spark was missing.

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Summary: one of the best books I've ever read
Review: this book changed my life. And reading it a couple of years ago, when I was young, got me to become myself and not care what anyone thought. I've kept it up with stargirl always my role model. It's never too late to discover and uncover the real you. as cheesy as it sounds, it's true and really pays off. so does reading this book! all my friends that I have made read this book loved it.

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Summary: My mind is still in the clouds of aww with this book
Review: How could i ever put in words how great this book is. I could never put it down, I finished it in 2 hours! I never like reading summaries of the book before I read it so I woln't spoil it for yah.... just you have to beleive me when I say its the greatest ever!!!! Read it and be blown away. This is deffinatley J. Spinelli's best!!! After I finished the book I had a whole new look on life! I wanted to changew my name and everything.... ok ill stop now givin to much away! You must read this book!!

Rating:
Summary: Okay...
Review: I thought this book was okay. It was extremely predictable. I find it has almost the same storyline as A Walk to Remember...where the outcast falls in love with the somewhat popular boy.

Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Review: This book was truly inspirational. It deals with an issue young children, highschool students, and adults are faced with everyday: fitting in. When Leo is forced to choose between "Stargirl" and his need to be acknowledged by his peers, the reader can relate and understand his feelings. Spinelli does an incredible job making the characters interesting, and at the same time believable. A great book!

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Summary: More contrived than creative
Review: I was looking forward to reading this book, but I felt that in a lot of ways it was very contrived. In a lot of instances, Spinelli will tell us something rather than demonstrating it, using flimsy characters and unlikely dialogue to back up his random assertions.

His writing style is stilted and awkward and this book reads like someone who doesn't understand teens trying to write about them.