About “Stargirl”
Leo Borlock follows the unspoken rule at Mica Area High School: don't stand out. When Stargirl arrives after 15 years of homeschooling, she bursts into tenth grade with color and ukulele music, enchanting the student body. Her uniqueness disrupts the school's social balance, leading to her being shunned for being different. Leo, who once followed the rules, falls in love with Stargirl. The story explores the fleeting and cruel nature of popularity, as well as the thrill of first love. It is a celebration of nonconformity. The novel is written by Jerry Spinelli and is intended for readers aged 12 and older.
Praise for “Stargirl”
“A magical and heartbreaking tale.”
“Spinelli has produced a poetic allegorical tale about the magnificence and rarity of true nonconformity.”
“Part fairy godmother, part outcast, part dream-come-true, [Stargirl] possesses many of the mythical qualities of Maniac Magee.”
Book details
- Published
- 2020
- Latest edition
- 2020 · ISBN 9780593179048
- ISBN
- 9780593179048
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Stargirl | 2020 | 9780593179048 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2016 | 9781408341025 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2007 | 9781846166006 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2006 | 9780807210482 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2004 | 9780786261871 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2004 | 9780440416777 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2002 | 9780439444439 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2002 | 9780329283209 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2002 | 9780375822339 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Stargirl | 2002 | 9780756910938 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Stargirl?
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli has 208 pages.
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