Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

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Publication Information: New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2000. 176 p.
Reading Level: Teens
Min./Max. Reading Level: 6 - Adult
Lexile: 590

Awards:
Charlotte Award 2004
Garden State Book Award 2003
Grand Canyon Reader Award 2003
Parent's Choice Award 2000
Oprah's Kids' Reading List

Reviews:
Publishers Weekly, vol 249, issue 18, p60
Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2000

Stargirl is the new girl at Mica High and everyone notices her and soon loves her. She's eccentric and like no one they've ever met. Leo is intrigued by Stargirl and they begin a relationship; however, Stargirl's popularity quickly dies after a cheerleading mishap. Leo shys away from Stargirl and as an adult, he wonders what might have happened if he would've stayed loyal to Stargirl.

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