Stephanie S. reviewed on 7/3/2011 + 168 more book reviews

I understand completely why the early teenagers (especially girls!) of the YA audience would love this book. Stargirl is a free spirit just like we all wish we could be. She's chosen her own name. She dresses crazily, dances uninhibitedly, spreads kind messages and encouragement wherever she can, asks nothing in return, and finds love. She's kooky and non-conformist, open-hearted, generous and trusting. She even understands and forgives those who betray her. Wow.

I just wish this book had been written a hundred years ago, so I could have discovered it as an early teenager, fallen in love with it and named it my first favorite book of all time, ever. Alas. I'm just too old for it, I think. But I get why it's intended audience will absolutely love it. Fours stars for them. Two and a half for me. Alas.

**1/2 Two and a half stars.

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