From the day she arrives at quiet mica high, stargirl turns heads with a burst of color and sound. He is known for such works as maniac magee 1990, wringer 1997 and stargirl 2000. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. Eleventhgrader leo borlock cannot quite believe the new student who calls herself stargirl. Published september 2002 by scholastic first published november th 2001. After reading the modern classic novel by jerry spinelli, the guys. Then stargirl arrives at mica high and everything changes. From newbery medalist jerry spinelli maniac magee, stargirl comes the story of a girl searching for happiness inside the walls of a prison. 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. Awardwinning childrens book author jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania. He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. After 15 years of home schooling, stargirl bursts into tenth grade in an explosion of color and a clatter of ukulele music, enchanting the mica student body. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity.
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, by jerry spinelli by readerkidz on july 27, 2010 even though, in this book, the protagonists age exceeds that of the upper age range of the typical readerkid, weve found that spinellis stargirl connects with many upper elementary aged readers in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the stargirl collection. Jeffrey and molly, who are always fighting, have been especially helpful. After stargirl wins the oratorical contest, leo says that the cheering is as wild as that of the crowd at a championship basketball game. Formerly homeschooled, stargirl comes to their arizona high school with a pet rat and a ukulele, wild clothes and amazing habits. Buy a cheap copy of love, stargirl book by jerry spinelli. However, i just finished reading milkweed by jerry spinelli and enjoyed that one a lot more. A beloved new york times bestsellernow in trade paperback. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us.
Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent. 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. 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. 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. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a number of stories. The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. Newberywinning spinelli spins a magical and heartbreaking tale from the stuff of high school. This is a gently mystical, thoughtprovoking, and enchanting rumination on conformity.
She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile and sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. Stargirl is the focus at both events but in very different ways. Jerry spinelli has 66 books on goodreads with 838077 ratings. However, because it was about a thirteenyearold boy, adult book publishers didnt even want to see it. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the. But childrens publishers did and thats how, by accident, i became an author of books for kids.
At school, she wears what she wants and acts how she wants. In the form of letters to leo, written over the course of a year, this moving and lyrical book charts stargirls feelings as she comes to terms. Jerry spinelli download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. I think its important for teenagers to read books like this in order. Jerry spinelli 1941 jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the books binding. It is, in some ways, a ya version of the little prince, or a female version of spinellis own awardwinning maniac magee.
He came into this world named jeffrey lionel magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. Stargirl extension activity middle school activities. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. 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. 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. Author jerry spinelli plays two major events in the novel off of each other.
Stargirl by jerry spinelli is one of creative director david vozars favorite booksheres why. Spinelli first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game. A sequel love, stargirl was released on august 14, 2007. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. It turns out the book boys and stargirl have quite a bit in common.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of stargirl by jerry spinelli. Stargirl lesson plan scholastic scholastic books for. A bittersweet paean to eccentricity and nonconformity, it is also a scathing commentary on teenagers, which makes its popularity with them all the more. Home literature stargirl characters stargirl caraway. Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about another girl who cant help but stand out. Get free classroom resources inspired by stargirl at. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli, and first. Stargirl lives her own sweet way, doing her own sweet thing. Complete literature circle guide to stargirl by jerry spinelli and activities. Stargirl starts attending mica high as a tenth grade student. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood.
Jerry spinelles writing was excellent and creative and innovative. Stargirl by jerry spinelli paperback book the parent store. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. Play this fun video for your class and encourage your students to. The book follows a young, mentally handicaped boy although his disability is never really specified during the occupation of poland during world war ii.
Before this, she had been homeschooled by her mother. In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. After reading the modern classic novel by jerry spinelli, the guys couldnt wait to discuss their own quirks.
This is an enrichment packet filled with differentiated activities for students to do independently after their daily reading of stargirl by jerry spinelli. Complete literature circle guide to stargirl by jerry. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. The book was good, but i wasnt completely enthralled by it. The stargirl collection ebook written by jerry spinelli. Jerry spinellis awardwinning novel stargirl takes us through the school year with the new girl as she grapples with popularity, only to find that being herself means never fitting in. The stargirl collection by jerry spinelli books on. Do not come for me about accuracy to the book or movie because i wasnt trying to. Love, stargirl picks up a year after stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of stargirl. Suddenly, stargirl is shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked, urges her to do. Love, stargirl if stargirl floats your boat, then be sure to check out the sequel. Stargirl is a young adult novel published in 2000 by jerry spinelli, a newbery medalwinning author.
Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Leo borlock follows the unspoken rule at mica area high school. In the years after college i wrote four novels, but nobody wanted them. Jerry spinellis stargirl, published in 2000, is a young adult novel dealing with the. Suddenly, stargirl is shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked, urges her to do the. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Love, stargirl picks up a year after stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her. In a celebration of nonconformity, jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the fleeting, cruel nature of. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. 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.
Have students fill in plot sheet and conflict list printable, or create their own graphic organizer identifying the main problem and solution, the main characters goal, and key events in the story. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Ask the students to discuss whether or not there is just one. By awardwinning author jerry spinelli, the story of stargirl continues. With her pet rat, ukulele, and unusual name, stargirl is. To eileen, my stargirl and to loren eiseley, who taught us that even as we are, we are becoming and to sonny liston. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli.
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