Love, Stargirl

I read Jerry Spinelli's sequel to Stargirl entitled Love, Stargirl.  I liked it, not loved it.  I'm not sure that my students would love it.  Stargirl seems fairly immature in some respects--I guess I expect more from a high school student.  Stargirl has a junior high mentality. I don't think this book would be as appreciated by those Stargirl's age.  Students in the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade would enjoy these books more than other age groups.

I do enjoy Stargirl's perspective on things--especially in noticing the little details in life.  She pays attention to things most of us are too busy to even notice or care.  I think this theme is more prominent in the first book; however, there are plenty of examples in book two.

Stargirl

This week we are finishing our final "class" book in reading--Jerry Spinelli's Stargirl.  The students seem to enjoy this novel.  There is a plethora of figurative language in this test (I can slip in figurative language lessons while they are reading something interesting to them--shhhh!!!)

Most of the students find this book uplifting.  Honestly, Stargirl makes me a little sad.  I know there are many students who struggle with finding their identity--gosh, I wouldn't want to go back to junior high again!  I do appreciate how this book emphasizes that to be happy, one must remain true to self.  I hope the students "get it."

Click HERE for a link to Spinelli's website.