Teenager "Stargirl" is a unique addition to ordinary Mica High School in a sleepy Arizona town. She serenades fellow students on their birthdays with her ever-present ukelele, has an extraordinary style of dress, carries a pet rat in her backpack, cheers for both teams when she becomes a cheerleader, and performs other good deeds for friends and strangers, alike. Eventually, she becomes the most popular girl in school. Sixteen year-old Leo Borlock, her awestruck classmate, falls head over heels in love with her. However, when Stargirl's unorthodox actions anger the other students, and her popularity suddenly declines, she is shunned, along with Leo. Leo is not sure what course of action to take - if he stops dating Stargirl, his life will return to "normal," yet he will lose the love of his life. What happens when Stargirl, who reclaims her birth name, "Susan," tries to fit in with everyone else? What choice will Leo make?
This is an unforgettable story about the importance and power of originality and the fleeting nature of popularity.
If you enjoyed Stargirl, by the prolific Jerry Spinelli, be sure to read the sequel, Love, Stargirl.
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