Stargirl (Readers Circle) by Jerry Spinelli
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Book Reviews of Stargirl (Readers Circle)
Book Review: great book, but will definitely be more appreciated by girls
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this book for my daughter, but I read it first. It is beautifully written, and very engaging. Yes, Stargirl is not realistic. She's not really meant to be realistic, though, so it works. At it's heart, the book is about individuality and nonconformity, but the writer accomplishes much more than that. Even though his characters are exaggerated, he manages to capture many of the emotions and anxieties that kids feel going through their school years; especially in small, rural communities. If you read a few of the one star ratings, you will notice that the reviews are poorly written and that the reviewers do not seem particularly reliable as far as literature goes; and very closed minded. This really is a wonderful book that can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages. However, I would say that I would be careful about recommending it to a teenage boy. The picturesque writing style, and the romantic nature of the book will not appeal to the majority of them. I don't think my son would particularly enjoy it. My daughter, however, enjoyed it very much.Book Review: Wonderful book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Star girl by Jerry Spinelli is a wonderful story about a girl named Star Girl who is very different from the other student attending Mica High. There she will meet a normal boy named Leo the she wil befriend. Star girl is a quite lovely book that puts a positive image out about being different.
In the beginning of the book our friendly character Star girl shows up in a long white dress that covers her arms and neck. In high school this is something that most kids don't wear or else they will be made fun of. Also Star Girl has a pet rat named Cinnamon and one day she tried to sing happy birthday to the most popular girl in school and almost threw the rat to its death.It's a rather good book that will keep you reading for hours and once your done it will leave you wanting more.
If I could only use one word to describe it I would use brilliant. Although this book is not predictable it is sweet and kind and it will leave you with a very good taste in your mouth. So to sum it all up it is a very well rounded book.
Book Review: Courtesy of Mother Daughter Book Club.com
Summary: 5 Stars
When my oldest daughter was in fifth grade, we read Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli in our mother-daughter book club. The girls all liked it, but they couldn't really identify well with the issues brought up in the book: What does it mean to be popular in school, can you find friends who accept you for who you are even when you're different from the mainstream, are you strong enough to go against the popular mindset by befriending someone who is different?
The moms on the other hand, got the issues exactly. We remembered all too well the days of junior high and high school when you're not only trying to determine who you are, but also realizing that who you choose to hang out with is a reflection of that. We thought the book was excellently done, and that we had maybe read it when our girls were too young.
This book is recommended on Amazon for ages 10 - 14, but I'm more inclined to agree with the age recommendation by Publisher's Weekly, which is 12 and up.
Book Review: Exciting read
Summary: 5 Stars
Very cute story of a girl who lives life to the fullest. Stargirl is a story about a high school girl who is very different then most teenagers. She is always happy and giving to others. Stargirl sings happy birthday to people in the lunch room while playing her ukelele. The other students just look at her and just talk about how unique she is compared to others.
Stargirl goes to a football game and is the best entertainment that has been seen at the football games in a long time. While the marching band of about a dozen members marches and plays their instruments Stargirl is in the background dancing and just having fun. The teams come back out on the field and start to warm up and Stargirl warms up with them. The ref has to chase her off the field so that they can finish the game. After her performance at that game people started to attend just waiting to see her.
I would read this book again just for fun.
Book Review: I Might Have Heard A Moa
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was fantastic! I had always passed it in the bookstore but never made an effort to buy it or read it until this past weekend.
I, literally, could not put this book down. It's a story about a boy and a girl like most stories are, only this girl is different. She wears long Pioneer-like skirts. She strums her Ukelele in the lunch room. She carries her pet rat Cinnamon around in her sunflower bag. Leo Borlock is smitten. With just one smile he knows he has to have her.
It's a great story that tells about first love and the hardships of trying to fit in with the popular crowd. By the ending pages of this book, I was bawling. It was perfect and heart warming. Great for teenagers (me myself being one) but it's also good for younger or even older people. A must read for anyone looking to curl up and pass some time!