BOOK: Stargirl by Spinelli

[Frederick Muller <fmuller@TELLURIAN.NET>]

Spinelli, Jerry._Stargirl_. Knopf, 2000 [0-679-88637-0]
When Stargirl enters Mica High everyone knows she has arrived.
She is her own person, a individual. She is so kind to everyone and
a free spirit.  At first the whole school just kind of puts up with her,
next they go wild about her and try to imitate her.  Finally they all
turn on her.  Through all this Stargirl and Leo fall in love. He
convinces her to be more "normal" which she does for him but
goes back to being Stargirl.  When the whole school turns on her
and shuns her, Leo is tossed as to who he wants more, Stargirl or
his classmates.  No matter what anyone does to her, Stargirl is
always kind.  Before sheleaves, something memorable happens.
This 186 page book is very special.  It is about individuality,
popularity, and kindness.  It has a kind of folklore feeling like
Maniac McGee and I hope it wins some awards.  This is a "must
read."

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