' - Publishers Weekly, Starred 'Stargirl is luminescent. 'A magical and heartbreaking tale.'- Kirkus Reviews, Starred An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults A Publishers Weekly Choice of the Year's Best Books From the Paperback edition., 'A magical and heartbreaking tale.'- Kirkus Reviews, Starred 'Spinelli has produced a poetic allegorical tale about the magnificence and rarity of true nonconformity.' - The New York Times 'Part fairy godmother, part outcast, part dream-come-true, possesses many of the mythical qualities of Maniac Magee.

No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.' - The New York Times Don't miss the sequel, Love, Stargirl, and Jerry Spinelli's latest novel, The Warden's Daughter, about another girl who can't help but stand out. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of 'Stargirl, Stargirl.' She captures Leo Borlock' s heart with just one smile. A modern-day classic and New York Times bestseller that celebrates the power of individuality and personal expression from beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli.

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