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Love, Stargirl

(2007, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Jerry Spinelli)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Peek into Stargirl's diary in this moody sequel.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Stargirl is thoughtful towards others, and is always herself.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A fistfight.
  • Sex:

    A kiss, and a little boy moons his sister.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Some candy products mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Pipe smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Love, Stargirl

Parents need to know that for a young adult novel there is little of concern here -- a kiss, a brief kid fight, some candy, and pipe smoking by an adult.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Stargirl's eccentric education. What is she learning? Is she missing out on anything by not going to school and not having classes at home? What does she gain by not going to a regular school? Why is she so lonely, even surrounded by people who care about her?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Inspiring book

    Very inspiring story about a guys relationship with a girl that is different from all the others. She (stargirl) makes the other characters open up to being different in the beginning of the story.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    MUST READ!

    A must read! It tells a tale of a boy falling in love with a girl that's different. He is an outcast and she clueless to this because of her great generosity and gift of giving to others.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    i love the book loser everyone who gets a chance to read it read it,it is not bad

    i think that loser is a good book because Zinkoff is so funny and weird he laughed at a word like jupid anyway you NEED to read i cant explain it evertime i look at the book i want 2 read it.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    way better than the first one!!

    great!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Its a must read for all ages

    Love is a fantastic book for any age. Jerry Spinelli is a great author and I suggested reading all his magnificent book. And all this is comeing from a 12 year old girl so you know its got to be great.

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