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Summary: Amazing for kids and adults!!!
Review: I just put the book down after picking it up earlier today, & I LOVED it. It speaks to everyone who has just wanted to be themself in the face of conformity. Stargirl is a hero in my book! Do you & your kids a favor, read it today.
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Summary: Was this book JUST for children?
Review: A porcupine tie reached out and grabbed my heart in a way like no other inanimate object could, thanks to Stargirl. Jerry, was this book written JUST for children? Or, for the child in each of us longing to simply to be our own unique, individual self -- expressing our inimitability freely, without concern for reprisal from those who would choose to judge us for our distinctive personalities or fault our perspective towards giving of ourselves to others? Leaders are born every day in this world. None finer than Stargirl. I forwarded my copy of this book to someone who freely expressed her individuality, gave generously of her time, and made a true difference in my life for having done so. Please consider purchasing a copy of this book for yourself -- and forward another to someone who's filled the role of "Stargirl" in your life. It's a bit of an odd little story, for sure. But, it's a story you will NOT regret reading or passing on as a gift. It's amazing how many heart strings something so silly as a porcupine tie could pull on...
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Summary: A 7th grade reader's review
Review: I loved this book! It was one of those that pulled you in and didn't let you out until the end. It was very descriptive and unique. It was pretty close to perfect. The ending I would have wrote differently but other then that it was great! A MUST READ! Besides Harry Potter I have never wanted a sequal more!
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Summary: a good review
Review: "STARGIRL" skips the headlines and reads fill-up-the-gaps articles in newspapers, sings happy-birthday to everybody in the cafeteria, changes her name whenever she feels like, wears long wedding dresses to school, makes scrap books of random people and gives them to the owners few years later, makes a list what other people like, sends presents signed as anonymous, kisses a girl on the cheek who slaps her in the face, cheers for both opposing teams in a basketball game, performances with no audience, does her speech straight out of her mind, meditates in the desert, watches the sun rise every morning. She loves everybody. And lastly, she knows how to love. She¡¯s different but simple, probably the closest to what we all used to be. This book is told by a boy called Leo who observes her from 3rd point person point of view. He becomes "STARGIRL"'s boyfriend and discovers she's nothing like anybody else. Her abrupt downfall of popularity uncomforts Leo, and he refuses to chose between her and the crowd. This story teaches the readers that we live in a world where everybody is so the same, so concious of what we look like, what other people think about us. We don¡¯t realize the small things around us, don't even realize what is really IN us, which are far more important than what we really care for in life. "Stargirl" is like the victim of the hate and prejudice of the society but also an angel who always find ways to love people when they hate her. She makes the world a better place to live. Heaven really would be like that, no hate, no prejudice, no standards, whatsoever. Through "Stargirl" we learn how fixed we are and how CRUEL... After finishing this book, I realized that for a long time, I forgot what was true happiness in life. Buy my words. Buy this book. U won't regret it.
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Summary: a helpful review
Review: "Stargirl" skips the headlines and goes to minor "fillings" of newspapers, marks everybody¡¯s birthday, changes her name whenever she feels like it,wears long wedding dresses to school, makes scrap books of other people and give it to them, list what other people like, likes to give credit to people, kisses a girl who slaps her in the face, fires up the school's spirit, performances with no audience, does her speech straight out of her mind, meditates in the desert, watches the sun rise every morning, and loves a boy dearly¡¦. She cheers whoever scores, no matter if it was the opposing team¡¯s, or hers. She loves everybody. She knows how to love. She¡¯s different but simple, probably the closest to what we were used to be. This book teaches the readers that we live in a world where everybody is so the same, so concious of what we look like, what other people think about us. We don¡¯t realize the small things around us, don't even realize what is really IN us, which are far more important than what we really care for in life. "Stargirl" is like the victim of the hate and prejudice of the society but also an angel who always find ways to love people and make the world a wonderful world. Heaven really would be like that, no hate, no prejudice, no standards, whatsoever. Through "Stargirl" we learn how fixed we are and SO CRUEL... I realized that for a long tiem, I forgot what was true happiness you can find in life. Buy it. U wouldn't regret it.
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Summary: Absolutely Sweet!!
Review: I loved this book. I read it from cover to cover. My grandma brought it over and I am older than the target audience, so I thought I might not like it, but I did. I think everyone can relate to it in some way. Read this book and tell your friends about it, whether you are a young adult or not!!
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Summary: Best book eva!
Review: Stargirl, Jerry Spinneli was one of the few books I love. We read it in English class. Anyway to get to the book. I thought it was grrrrreat. You never know whats going to happen even if you think you do. Stargirl a.k.a. Susan is an interesting character. She has a pet rat, a funny name and a creative personality. She's definetly not your average Joe. She wears funny clothes and does not think about what other people do. Hillary Kimble, the popular girl is not who you would want to meet in an alley around midnight. She is going out the cutest boy in school and her freinds aren't really her friends.
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Summary: Stargirl
Review: Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli, begins in a normal high school, where a normal boy named Leo lives a normal life. Until, that is, all the normal-ness is wiped away by somebody un-normal. Her name is Stargirl. From the time she arrived in the sleepy old town, all sorts of quirky and random acts of kindness are being seen. On Halloween, little pumpkin shaped cookies appeared on everyone's desk. When it is somebody's birthday, they can usually expect a ukelele serenade from Stargirl and her pet rat, Cinnamon. She even cheers for the other team, gives comfort and talks to random people who need a friend. "How could anyone ever like somone so wierd?" Leo thinks. He soon gets pulled into her spell and gets treated the way she does, an outcast. What choice will he make, Stargirl, or his reputation?
Stargirl is a great book because it teaches people to appreciate all the variety in the world. It shows that no matter who you are, your friends are always there for you and just being yourself can mean a lot. When reading this book, Stargirl made me want to be like her and act completely strange... maybe even read the "fillers" in newspapers! Overall, I would strongly reccomend Stargirl to anyone who needs a bit of pick-me-up...or just a really great read. Don't miss out on this really great book!
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Summary: Star Girl*
Review: I just got finished reading "Stargirl". This book has taught me to be who you want to be and don't let what others think influence you to change. I really like this book. It has twists and turns and keeps you reading. I would recommend this book to everyone popular or non-popular. I will never forget this story.
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Summary: Its iffy.
Review: Well although I did enjoy reading the book stargirl I find that this book is way to "made-up" I don't believe people really act or do the things that StarGirl did. Not only would she never have made it in the real world doing the things she did. People would give her a hardtime through out the way. On the other hand I did enjoy reading the book. I thought she was a great character and this really made me think about the "clique's" in school and how people really did act like these people sometimes. I just didn't think it was very realistic.
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