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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