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Love, Stargirl
- By Jerry Spinelli
- Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Common Sense Media says
Peek into Stargirl's diary in this moody sequel.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's the story?
Stargirl, living now in Pennsylvania, tells her own story this time, in "the world's longest letter," which is actually a series of journal entries. New in town, homeschooled, and feeling rejected by Leo, the 16-year-old narrator of the first book who had fallen under her spell, she is lonely and sad -- her "happy wagon," where she keeps stones representing her level of happiness, is almost empty.
But this eccentric extrovert begins to meet new people, and Stargirl's life soon includes a little girl, a middle-aged agoraphobic, the donut lady, a crabby tween, an elderly man who spends all his time at his wife's grave, and a possible delinquent. But she's still pining for Leo.
Is it any good?
In LOVE, STARGIRL, Stargirl is a lot less confident than she seemed in the first book. She spends a good portion of the book pining for Leo, and feeling depressed and sad. Gone, for the most part, is that magically effervescent spirit that made her such an intriguing mystery. In its place is a more realistic girl with whom the reader can identify.
It's unusual for a sequel to be so unlike its predecessor -- the characters (except for Stargirl herself), mood, tone, setting, point of view, and writing style are all different. But Spinelli has never been one to follow the beaten path. Readers who were hoping for something similar in tone and feeling to the first book may be disappointed, but those who wanted to bring Stargirl down to Earth and get to know her a bit will be thrilled.
What 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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MY FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME FOREVER AND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it had me smiling through mny tears. Stargirl is a teenage gilr with love compasion and insight beyond her years! This really touched me. By far Sinelli's best work.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 6, 2011
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Touching tale
Not much bad stuff in here, but I do agree with others. Stargirl is much more depressed in this story. There is a theif (sorry for my spelling) in the book. He steals Stargirl's heart, and of course items. But it's touching. I loved Dootise. Dootsie is a 5 year old. It's mostly about Stargirl getting over Leo. (Her ex Boyfriend) Yes, there is one violent girl in there. But overall, I loved the book.
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Kid, 12 years old
January 17, 2011
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perfect for people who are lonely and sad
Easy book. understood it.
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The Perfect Story to Read
I just finished reading this book. It's really good and leaves you thoughtful. I love it, this book will stay with me for a long time. I think we all have a little bit of Stargirl in us.
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really fun and easy to keep up with
i loved this book as a person who does not like to read this book is a must read if u like a little romance but it is really child appropreat.
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I loved the book!
Love, Stargirl was a very good book, but you have to read stargirl first. That is the first book. It is about a girl named stargirl who moves away from the love of her life. The boys name is Leo.
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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.
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Pretty good......
It was pretty good but I'm disapointed in Stargirl. She's not who she used to be, she's more sad and depressed in this book and in the first she doesn't really seem to care about her own feelings, more about others. She also seemed happier, from Leo's point of view. All in all, I liked this book but it's not one of my favorites.
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| Author: | Jerry Spinelli |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Publisher: | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Publication date: | August 14, 2007 |
| Number of pages: | 288 |
| Hardcover price: | $16.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 12 - 12 |
| Read aloud: | 12 |
| Read alone: | 12 |
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