Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Audience: 11 and up
Rating: A-
Synopsis:
Stargirl has moved to Pennsylvania, but she has not forgotten about Leo. This novel is in the form of a series of letters Stargirl writes to Leo describing her new life, zany new friends, and her continued love for him. Even though she’s not in the enchanted desert anymore, Stargirl’s still one of a kind and her new set of friends are just as unique and lovable as she is.
Chatter:
(Spoiler Alerts! ) At first I didn’t like reading from Stargirl’s perspective. The letter format bothered me too. I wanted to know the whole story, and Stargirl’s not the most reliable narrator. I also was dying to know the other half of the story; what is Leo doing and what would his reaction to Stargirl’s letters be?
Eventually, I got used to Stargirl’s perspective, and it was interesting how honest and open she was about her own feelings. It was increasingly interesting to see how Stargirl had experienced the events at Mica Area High School. Her feelings in these situations are very different than Leo’s were. The periods of time that brought him the most relief were the times that upset Stargirl the most.
Also clarified in this book was why Stargirl liked Leo in the first place. If you read my posting for Stargirl, you saw that I didn’t get the attraction at all. Now? I’d be curious to read a third book in this series: one in which Leo and Stargirl meet again.
Questions:
How will Leo react to Stargirl’s letter?
What do you think Stargirl will do when she’s done her home high-school?
How does Stargirl’s relationship with Perry differ from her relationship with Perry?
Should Stargirl forget about Leo and move on?
Keep reading!
-Paige
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heather Says:
i really loved this book and i think there should be a third one defiently………
stargirl Says:
I hope there is a stargirl 3!
Amanda Says:
does any one know a place where i can get the full summary for this book…. i have to read it for school and i’m really busy!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!
Keith123456789098765432 Says:
jerry said in an interview that there PROBABLY wont be another book but i hope so
Paige Turner Says:
I’m not sure how a STARBOY book would work, but I’m sure Spinelli could do it. It would have to take place much later, because at the end of Stargirl, Leo has already graduated from college. But it does end with him getting the porcupine tie, and we know that he’s not married and still thinks about Stargirl, so there is definitely sequel potential there.
Keith123456789098765432 Says:
I wasnt satisfied with love,stargirs ending
Keith123456789098765432 Says:
do you think its a possapility
Paige Turner Says:
Not that I’ve heard about… but they are working on a Stargirl movie!
Keith123456789098765432 Says:
It could be called starboy
Keith123456789098765432 Says:
Will there be a third stargirl book?