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by Jerry Spinelle (Author) "Did you see her? ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Random House USA Children's Books (2 Jan 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0679886370
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679886372
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 361,651 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This is going to be huge and it deserves to be" The Guardian "Believe the hype about this novel, which is both lyrical and beautiful an unforgettable book" The Bookseller "This is a story which, once read, is not easily forgotten" Time Out "Could match the success of ARTEMIS FOWL" The Bookseller --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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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.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars how to describe....?, 11 Nov 2001
This review is from: Stargirl (Black Apples) (Hardcover)
im 16 and admittedly not an adult yet, but pretty much :) and i loved this book. At first i bought it for my little sister but thought i better read it through first. I was amazed. Its so ...different and just so spot on. We all have someone that changes our lives in a way that we cant even start to describe, and the author has captured this perfectly in 'stargirl'. Someone who challenges or perceptions of them and other people. So buy it for ur children and read it yourself. U'll be touched, i promise.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A deep and thoughtful book., 10 Aug 2002
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This review is from: Stargirl (Black Apple) (Paperback)
"Stargirl", by Jerry Spinelli, is a very touching story about a girl who dared to be different. She had a different kind of name (Stargirl), she wore a different kind of clothes, she brought a ukelele and a pet rat to school, but what really set her apart was that she cared. More than anything, she cared about the people around her.

When she first arrived at Leo's school, everyone was uncomfortable around her. She sang "Happy Birthday" to complete strangers, she wore no make-up and really unusual clothes, she made up her own version of the Pledge of Allegiance... At first no one believed she was real, then slowly people started to accept her, even like her.

However, later in the school year the whole school turned on her. Her only crime was not behaving the same way as everyone else, being herself, being different...

I loved this book because it really got me thinking. As I read it, I considered the people in my own school and thought about how we all strive to be the same, to be accepted. Jerry Spinelli wrote about a girl who did things that were just out of the question, things that were just not done and his message gets through very clearly: Why shouldn't these things be done? Why shouldn't people all be different?

All in all, a brilliant read and a very thought-provoking story. It really effects the reader. If enough people read it maybe it will incite a revolution!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting tale of someone we all wish we could be., 5 Dec 2001
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This review is from: Stargirl (Black Apples) (Hardcover)
Although this is meant to be a book for teenagers, it is really an extremely enchanting and surprisingly philosophical tale for all ages. It tells a story of a girl who is a willow-the-wisp and charms a town, and especially the local high school, into adopting individualism. This lovely creature drops her change on the floor, because people love to find money, she mysteriously knows of all the personal events in peoples lives (birthdays, marriages, deaths, accidents etc) and delivers tokens of kindness to their doors or serenades them with her ukulele on their birthdays, simply to make them feel happier. This isn't, however, a sickly sweet story of do-gooding but a comment on how we all feel we must conform. It is beautifully written, with prose which often read more like poetry and a gentleness that is rarely observed. I was enchanted by this book and have bought six copies to give to friends, who in turn have bought some for their friends. It may not be a classic but I know you'll know someone who would love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ...WOW...
I bought this book beacuse my Yr6 teacher told me I would enjoy it......
I'm not sure if enjoyed was the right word though... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. ROVELLI

4.0 out of 5 stars Do you dare to be different?
Step into Leos life and discover the world of Stargirl, a girl who dared to be different. This book is an 'enchanted place' all on it's own so step out of conformity for a while... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Sullivan

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I first read this book a few years ago and whilst I enjoyed it, it didn't move me in any particular way, but seeing it again at the library made me get it out again (I think its... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR ALL TEENAGERS!
Wonderfully original. A beautiful book about non-conformity, peer pressure, bravery and being true to yourself. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
I can't really think of a word other than 'sweet' to describe this book. The story delves into the age old question: be unique & happy with yourself, or conform & make everyone... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2007 by Roxy le foxy

4.0 out of 5 stars Great then, not so much now
It's true that when i read this at about age 11, i LOVED this book and definatley put it in my top 5. It's unique oddness is not its only asset. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2007 by loza

4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and life-affirming
I re-read this because I wanted to remind myself of how great it was. It's about a girl who's different. Well, we've all read those stories, but this girl really IS different. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2007 by Children's writer

5.0 out of 5 stars Stargirl: inspiring, touching, beautiful.
'Stargirl' is one of those rare gems that you'll just occasionally find sparkling on your bookshelf! Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2007 by Michelle Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Stargirl Caraway is an enigma. She's the type of girl that you either love or hate--with no room for any emotions in between. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars incredible!!!
i'm 13 and got this book out of my school library because there was nothing better to read that i hadn't read already! but i definatley made the right choice. Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by strange steph

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