Stargirl is a young adult novel written by American author Jerry Spinelli, first published in 2000.
The novel centers on an eccentric and compassionate tenth grade student at the fictional Mica Area High School in Arizona named Susan "Stargirl" Caraway, who had spent her previous years in homeschooling. Eleventh-grader Leo Borlock narrates the story of his interactions with her. The novel addresses ideas of individuality and diversity in a normal...
More
Stargirl is a young adult novel written by American author Jerry Spinelli, first published in 2000.
The novel centers on an eccentric and compassionate tenth grade student at the fictional Mica Area High School in Arizona named Susan "Stargirl" Caraway, who had spent her previous years in homeschooling. Eleventh-grader Leo Borlock narrates the story of his interactions with her. The novel addresses ideas of individuality and diversity in a normal high school that has no abnormalities. It also focuses on staying strong during times of need and acceptance between a girl and her boyfriend. Between the end of the story and the epilogue, the narrator implies that 15 years have elapsed. The sequel Love, Stargirl was released August 14, 2007.
Leo Borlock, the narrator, falls in love with Stargirl and dates her. He learns to be popular, but is set just below the standard. Because of this, he rejects Stargirl when she returns to her former self.
Susan "Stargirl" Caraway, new to MAHS, captures...
Less
