Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Stargirl was written by Jerry Spinelli.
Genre: Juvenile
Sub-genre: Fiction
Theme: Being yourself always
Primary and Secondary Characters: Susan Caraway or Stargirl, Leo Borlock, and Hillari Kimble are the primary characters and Archie Brubaker and Kevin are the secondary characters.
Awards: ALA Top Ten Best Books; Parents Choice Gold Award
Publisher and Date of Publication: Random House, Inc; 2000
Summary and Uses: Mica High School changes forever due to an eccentric student named Stargirl who deals with the perils of popularity, finds courage to battle nonconformity, and finds the thrill of first love. This book shows the importance of being one's self. This book is a must read for all middle schoolers. Keeping this book on the shelf is one good use.