By Jerry Spinelli
Age Group: 12+ Years
Description: Unconventional Stargirl Caraway dazzles Mica High with her ukulele, cheerleading for rivals, and acts of random kindness—until conformity pressures crush her spirit. Narrator Leo Borlock falls for her authenticity, torn between love and popularity. Spinelli's poignant tale explores individuality, peer pressure, and true connection amid high school tribalism. Stargirl's quiet magic challenges readers to embrace uniqueness, question belonging, and celebrate nonconformity in a world demanding sameness.
12+ Years
Chapter Book (Paperback)
English
Realistic Fiction
Award-winning, Young Adult
Jerry Spinelli
Nivedha Ganesh
Linda Sue Park
Jennifer Niven
Michael Morpurgo
Jenny Han
Veera Hiranandani
John Green
Judy Blume