"Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli tells the story of an eccentric girl named Stargirl Caraway, who dazzles her classmates with her unique personality and unpredictable behavior. She embraces individuality, showcasing her love for life in a world that often values conformity. However, as Stargirl falls for the popular boy Leo, the pressure to fit in becomes overwhelming. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and the courage to be oneself, ultimately questioning what it means to be normal in a society that values sameness over authenticity. Stargirl's journey serves as a poignant reminder to celebrate one's true self, regardless of societal expectations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Stargirl Series .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Random House USA Inc .

Jerry Spinelli has won the Newbery Medal for children's literature. He lives in Norristown, Pennsylvania.