We heart stargirl and so will you this book has a lot to do with. The complete study guide contains summaries and notes for all of the chapters. It deals with the pitfalls of peer pressure, conformity, and popularity. The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. Love, stargirl 2007 by jerry spinelli follows a fifteenyearold girls morose and often humorous attempt to get over a boy after her family moves from arizona to pennsylvania. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. See the complete stargirl series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Literary criticism synopsis of the novel chapter 17 summary. Anyone who had not yet had the opportunity to meet the new girl. Jerry spinellis stargirl, published in 2000, is a young adult novel dealing with the. All the stuff he expected to see in her room was in the shed. Leo told her that she should care about what the world thinks of her and if she doesnt, people will make fun of her. The book is not written as well as some others at this level and by this author some plot devices and characters are a little thin but it is a great source for discussions of tolerance of differences, the importance of individuality, and the influence of peer pressure, among other topics. Characterization other important characters exposition setting. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the. 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. A beautiful excerpt about meditation from the young adult. Previous page table of contents next page downloadable printable version. Eleventhgrader leo borlock narrates throughout the story.
The book centers on an eccentric and compassionate 10th grade student at mica area high school in arizona named susan stargirl caraway, who has spent her previous years in homeschooling. The word begins with a brief introduction to leo at the age of twelve, and chronicles his move from his home state of pennsylvania to arizona. Hillari kimble walked up to stargirl and said, you ruin everything. The students of mica high are suspicious of stargirl and avoid her. Read more about this thrilling adventure of sally and friends in this free illustrated kids book.
From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of. He received a porcupine necktie for his fourteenth birthday and doesnt know who sent it. I assume youll either read it or have already read it, so here we go. Its like a beautiful truth wrapped up in a lovely story. Stargirl is a young adult novel by the writer jerry spinelli that was published in the year 2000.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book begins with the introduction of the character leo borlock. Falling action stargirl accepts the fact that leo can not love her for who she is. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the year. As a precautionary health measure for our support specialists in light of covid19, were operating with a limited team. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of love stargirl by jerry spinelli. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Stargirl caraway was her name, or at least it was the name she announced to everyone in homeroom that first morning of classes. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller that celebrates the power of individuality and personal expression from beloved newbery medalist jerry spinelli. On leos first day of eleventh grade, everyone is buzzing about a new tenth grader, stargirl caraway, who wears odd clothing, carries a ukelele, and totes her pet rat named cinnamon. Spinelli was already a celebrated childrens author by the time the book was written and it met with critical success, being lauded for its message of nonconformity. You should also include a one page summary of the plot.
A beautiful excerpt about meditation from the young adult book, stargirl. Love this book, but product was described as like new, and there was a lot of writing and nites throughout the book. Her first novel girl online was released in november 2014, to reach a new york times bestseller status within weeks selling over 78,000 hardback copies in the first week alone girl online follows the story of penny, a teenage girl who has turned to blogging to help her through the roller coaster years of adolescence. He already gives some unique characteristics, including his love for porcupine neckties.
However, she left a lasting impression on leo and the other students at mica high. It was well received by parents and critics who praised the character stargirl and the novels overall message. She may have been homeschooled, may not have seen much tv, but despite her name, she has lived on planet earth for 15 years, and her naivete is overplayed and annoying. Stargirl by jerry spinelli chapter 4 summary and analysis. To ask other readers questions about contact, please sign up. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000 stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. Stargirl, who up till now has been homeschooled, starts school at mica high as a tenth grader, where leo is starting his eleventh grade year. An introduction to and summary of the novel contact by carl sagan. The plot of the book begins when the character of stargirl is introduced to mica high. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Stargirl book series 2 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Dialogue, plot, and supporting cast are strong the problem here is stargirl herself. Stargirl and dori, the only two in the group, do a duet in the courtyard. She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the.
Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Be specific about what you liked and disliked about the book. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. And, even though they are good, the others make fun of them. Mass market paperback in stock more buying choices mass. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Stargirl dresses eccentrically, she carries around a ukulele, and her pet rat lives in her knapsack. This character comes out distinct and one who does not conform, and this forms the storyline of the novel. She has taught special education, 4th grade, and high school communication arts.
Awardwinning author gordon korman has a knack for understanding the preteen brain. To my mind, stargirl is the moa, the biggerthanlife bird that was hunted to extinction hundreds of years ago by men who were half its size. Jerry spinelli in the novel stargirl introduces a character to us. When stargirl decides to form a singing group leo and kevin believe she is getting goofy again. The night of the ocotillo ball arrives, and leo has not invited stargirl to go with him. It is, in some ways, a ya version of the little prince, or a female version of spinellis own awardwinning maniac magee. Zoe sugg, aka vlogger zoella has released her first novel girl online. She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it. This is a gently mystical, thoughtprovoking, and enchanting rumination on conformity. In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and. Mica, arizona, a small town in usa mica high, the high school where leo and stargirl went to archies house, the home for a retired professor that has lots of weird stuff the time is present and then fast.
In a moving and highly engaging tale about the vagaries of adolescent peer pressure, newbery medal winner jerry spinelli tells the story of stargirl, a high school student who is different from everyone else. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. A bittersweet paean to eccentricity and nonconformity, it is also a scathing commentary on teenagers, which makes its popularity with them all the more interesting. Stargirl by jerry spinelli at the best online ebook storage. Who could be better qualified than the author of the highly successful cosmos to turn the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence, and humankinds first contact. The two girls stood facing each other for a long minute. Project the time line into leos future, after the book has ended. Download and read online for free stargirl by jerry spinelli. A sequel love, stargirl was released on august 14, 2007. Previous page table of contents next page downloadable printable version stargirl. The stargirl book series by jerry spinelli includes books stargirl, love, stargirl, and stargirllove, stargirl boxed set.
Stargirl jerry spinelli henry county public schools. On this particular page you will find the solution to basis of the plot of gone girl crossword clue. Climax stargirl really listened when leo said that no one liked her and that she is a nobody. He tells us, every once in a while someone comes along who is a little more primitive than the rest of us, a little closer to our beginnings, a little more in touch with the stuff were made of 32. Stargirl is a the type of book that is ripe for multilevel discussion. She is a freespirited, quirky teenage girl who drops a bombshell in her town when she starts attending the local high school. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity.
Act out a scene from the book in front of the class or videotape it from home. Jerry spinellis stargirl, published in 2000, is a young adult novel dealing with the challenges of nonconformity and the difficulties of high school. The day after the ball, stargirl moves out of town, and the choice that leo makes impacts him for the rest of his life. Stargirl is the most manic pixie dream girl who ever pixiedreamgirled. When stargirl first goes to mica high school, after being home schooled for 11 years, everyone detests her, but then, suddenly they all like her. Stargirl caraway stargirl is the titular character of the novel. The film concept was subsequently revived and eventually released in 1997 as the film contact starring jodie foster.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of stargirl by jerry spinelli. The complete study guide is currently available as a downloadable pdf, rtf, or ms word doc file from the pinkmonkey monkeynotes download store. The prologue wastes no time telling us that the narrator, leo borlock, is attracted to the unusual in our world. Some of my greatest spiritual findings have come from inspired fiction like this. It picks up where the previous novel left off after stargirl left mica high and describes her bittersweet memories in the town of mica, arizona along with the involvements of new people in her life, in phoenixville, pennsylvania.