Title: Stargirl
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Illustrator: -
Genre: Juvenile
Sub-Genre: Fiction
Theme: Being yourself and finding who you are
Primary Characters: Susan Caraway, Leo Borlock, Hillari Kimble.
Secondary Characters: Archie Brubaker and Kevin
Awards: ALA Top Ten Best Books; Parents Choice Gold Award
Publisher and Date of Publication: Random House Inc; 2000
Summary:
Mica High School changes forever due to an eccentric student named Stargirl. She deals with the perils of popularity, finds courage to battle nonconformity, and finds the thrill of first love. This book shows the importance of being one's self. This book is a must read for all middle schoolers. Many middle school children go through changes and not knowing who they are. This would be a fabulous book to read to that demographic audience. Find out who Stargirl is in this wonderfully written chapter book!
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