i love this book because of it's message that it's ok to be different and not to judge someone by the way they look! THis book is about a girl that move to a new sdchool and is the center of a attention in everything she does, when a boy notices her but hes to scared to talk to her cause everyone dislikes her.
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Stargirl
(2003, Fiction - School, Written by Jerry Spinelli)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
A must-read for middle-schoolers to discuss.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Stargirl
Parents need to know that Stargirl is a sort of supernatural character who is difficult to encapsulate, despite her classmates' repeated attempts to pigeonhole her. Few parents will have objections to the content, but there is one scene in particular where Stargirl's peers verbally attack her on a television show. A romantic relationship also develops between the two main characters, but it's completely innocent. Every middle schooler should read and discuss this -- and, fortunately, many of them do.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Leo is drawn to Stargirl and why he feels he has to choose between her and his friends. If Stargirl showed up at your school, how do you think you and your friends would treat her? Do you see Stargirl as a role model? Why? What about Leo? Do you admire him any less? Why? What do you think about the book's ending?
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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best for ppl over the age of 10...........kind of unappropiate 4 kids under that age........:)
I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS BOOK! i love how she puts her arms over him and starts to kiss him and i also think that they book if funny............i has a lot of kissy kissy kissy things in it but other than that I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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Waaaaaaaa?
Kinda Iffy. Fortunately, most of it is in innuendos. A bunch of hormonic, lovesick, peer-presure relenting teenage pervs. ggaaaaauuuuugh.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Never let anyone change you!!
I lovedd thuis book becuse, when or lose Stargirl was never afraid to be different. Even if she had terrible rumors going around the school about her, she'd never pay them the time of day. This is a lesson for all teens my age. Never let anyone change the way you are, when you decide to change that should be your decision not anyone elses.
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