Love, Stargirl- Jerry Spinelli
I think I should wait until sequels are published and then read them in a row because I too often forget the first when reading the second. I knew, though, that I had loved Stargirl, wonderful quirky, independent character that she was. Love, Stargirl picks up where Stargirl left off (don’t you just love the covers?) with Stargirl having moved and is dealing with, it seems to me, two losses.
Her boyfriend has broken up with her and she very much still loves him, so is writing a series of letters which is simply turning into the world’s longest letter. But I think she is also recovering from the loss of herself as well because for Leo, she gave up a part of her uniqueness and now needs to discover how to reclaim herself. Cute little Dootsie, next-door neighbour, helps to draw her back into the real world, along with BettyLou, who cannot leave her home. Home-schooled, or more accurately, self-schooled, Stargirl continually embarks on unique and innovative learning projects. Perry becomes a potential love interest, one who helps Stargirl to see the reality of her relationship with Leo. Every character in this story is finely honed and intricately meshed into a weaving of a master story-teller. Do not miss reading these two novels and put them in the hands of your Young Adult readers. They will not be disappointed.
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