Stargirl ceases to be an impossibly invulnerable character, and her three dimensions gain more clarity, but she never stops being a delight. In this book, you get to know Stargirl inside and out: her fears, her weaknesses, her insecurity, what makes her happy. LOVE, STARGIRL does not disappoint dedicated Stargirl fans, which I am extremely grateful for. But is she ever really happy? For Leo Borlock-the boy who broke her heart, who chose to be accepted by society over being with her-is always on her mind, and Stargirl doesn’t know what to do about him…if there is anything that can be done. In addition to the eccentric people, Stargirl of course finds her enchanted places and does her selfless deeds. And Perry Delloplane is an arrogant thief and has a harem, but Stargirl just can’t stop thinking about him. Eleven-year-old Alvina works at Margie’s Donut Shop, beats up boys, and is a self-proclaimed “rotten kid.” Charlie sits by his wife Grace’s grave every day. Betty Lou, their neighbor, hasn’t been out of her house for nine years. There’s Dootsie, her best friend, who’s six years old and like a mini-Stargirl. In her new town in a whole other state, Stargirl meets a variety of interesting characters.
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