By Jerry Spinelli (author)
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An incredibly touching story about a girl who dared to be different. A wonderfully original and memorable read for it makes you realise that tweens and teens work too hard these days to conform and be the same in order not to be different. It’s a real breath of fresh air and the message from it to everyone is that it’s better to be different and have an individuality. It’s a life-changing and thought-provoking read that will touch all who read it whatever their age.
She's as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she's from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo's heart with just one smile. Stargirl is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love.
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A life-changing read that touches souls of all ages.
“This is going to be huge and it deserves to be” The Guardian “The striking and charismatic central character central character is wonderfully non-conformist, unique and non-conformist, unique and not easily summarised. This is an unforgettable book.” The Bookseller “An original high-school drama that blasts through teenage love of conformity.” The Sunday Times
Jerry Spinelli is a well known American children’s author specializing in novels written for and about early adolescence and winner of the Prestigious American Book Award, the Newbery Medal. In 1977 he married his 'stargirl' wife Eileen Mesi and is the father of 6 children.
Jerry first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game. He wrote a poem about this, and the next day the poem was published in the local newspaper. His passion for writing remained although it wasn't until much later that he was first published in book form. Since then his books have been a massive hit in the US but yet to hit the big time here in the UK. So here's your chance to grab a bit of Spinelli - your teenage children will thank you for the introduction.
He's loved by the media as much as he's loved by the reader in the US. Here are just a few of his glowing plaudits: ‘Spinelli poses searching questions about loyalty to one's friends and oneself and leaves readers to form their own answers.’ Publishers Weekly ‘Spinelli takes his readers on a journey where choices between the self and the group must be made, and he is wise enough to show how hard they are, even when sweet.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A poetic, allegorical tale about the magnificence and rarity of true nonconformity.’ New York Times Book Review
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She's as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Stargirl and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Stargirl features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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Stargirl was written by Jerry Spinelli and published by Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Stargirl has 259 pages
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