JERRY SPINELLI is the author of many books for young readers, including Milkweed; Crash; Wringer; Hokey Pokey; Maniac Magee, winner of the Newbery Medal; and Knots in My Yo-Yo String, his autobiography; as well as Today I Will, written with his wife, poet and author Eileen Spinelli.
Praise for Stargirl: "A magical and heartbreaking
tale."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Spinelli has produced a poetic
allegorical tale about the magnificence and rarity of true
nonconformity." -- The New York Times "Part fairy godmother,
part outcast, part dream-come-true, [Stargirl] possesses
many of the mythical qualities of Maniac Magee." --
Publishers Weekly, Starred "Stargirl is luminescent. . . . This
book resonates long after the cover is closed." -- The Detroit
News and Free Press "Stargirl tells us the captivating story of
a magical, mysterious girl. . . . A wonder tribute to
nonconformity." -- Chicago Tribune Praise for Love,
Stargirl:
"Humor, graceful writing, lively characters, and important lessons
about life will make this a hit with fans of Stargirl." --
Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Brilliant. . . . As charming and
unique as its sensitive, nonconformist heroine." --School
Library Journal "Anyone who loved Jerry Spinelli's beautiful,
poignant young adult novel Stargirl is in for a treat with
his latest novel. Anyone who survived or is enduring the teenage
years will repeatedly recognize him or herself in these pages--and
find the book hard to put down." -- St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
"Touching and inspiring." -- VOYA "The many readers who
loved the first book will embrace this sequel." -- Booklist
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