Each of stargirl s new friends is a unique individual as seen through the main characters eyes and thoughts. Evelyn everybody is a character that susan and leo invent when leo is. The main character is leo borlock who narrates the story, even though he focuses mostly on. She is the new girl in town and people think she is crazy. Did i mention she also likes leo she likes to change her name a lot because she thinks that one name for to long gets kind of boring.
Although cinnamon doesnt speak, he play a big role in the story. Leo is the narrator of the book, or the one telling the story. Leo leo is a protagonist and is one of the books main. Stargirl is told in the firstperson point of view of leo borlock, a junior at mica. While the reader does become acquainted with her during the reading of the book, she maintains her mysterious quality. The book i read was stargirl written by jerry spinelli. The creators of sparknotes stargirl characters from litcharts. In the book stargirl by jerry spinelli stargirl, the main character is a quirky teenage girl. Additionally, every episode of stargirl will be available to. A high school sophomore who discovers a powerful cosmic staff and becomes the hero stargirl. We may love our narrator and protagonist, but sometimes he makes it pretty hard. This character dreams of being a sports announcer someday and seems comfortable in his own skin, but he seems a little more sensitive to his. Stargirl main character, susan julia carraway leo borlock kevin hillari kimble archie dori dilson wayne parr senor saquaro.
Arriving in spring 2020, dc universes stargirl stars brec bassinger as courtney whitmore stargirl, joel mchale as sylvester pemberton starman, brian stapf as ted grant wildcat, lou ferrigno jr. This character is a sixtyfiveyearold widowed, retired university professor who lives near the high school. The main character is leo borlock who narrates the story, even though he focuses mostly on how he and his high school get to know stargirl. The prologue wastes no time telling us that the narrator, leo borlock, is attracted to the unusual in our world. Free download or read online love, stargirl pdf epub stargirl series book.
Cinnamon stargirls pet rat who often rides in her backpack. She slaps her at the dance before stargirl disappears. She is a new student at the mika high school and she is known as a strange girl because she always wears weird outfits and she does not behave as. When it was time for star girl to be on the show, leo says no, and does not let her come. Stargirl is an upcoming web television series based on the dc comics character stargirl.
I loved the plot, and the message that the author was trying to convey. Her hair is the color of sand and falls to her shoulders. The book has been awarded with rebecca caudill young readers book award nominee 2003, south carolina book award nominee for young adult book award 2003 and many others. Need help on characters in jerry spinellis stargirl. The main conflict in the novel stargirl is between the female lead, susan stargirl caraway, and her classmates at mica area high school. Leo and his friend kevin have a talk show called the hot seat, this show is for kids in his school who want to see what is going on. The plot of the book begins when the character of stargirl is introduced to mica high. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2007, and was written by jerry spinelli. Hillari kimble a popular, loud senior who dates wayne parr and hates stargirl. However, i definitely fell in love with the main character, stargirl, right away. Stargirl and dootsie visit her almost everyday, and they all help each other out. In the middle of the book, stargirl started to change into a more popular girl. The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form.
At first he thinks that star girl is strange and is going to be the topic of the year. Her main character traits are that she is kind and fun. In this lesson, well take a look at some of the major and minor characters of stargirl. It will make its digital debut on dc universe on may 18, 2020, with a episode first season. She is the leader of the new justice society of america. Stargirl chapters stargirl by jerry spinelli summary and analysis. The book begins with a brief introduction to the main character, leo, at an early age, which is followed by his move from his home state of pennsylvania to. Leo is the narrator and one of the main characters in stargirl. What are the character traits for main characters in stargirl by jerry spinelli. Stargirl susan this is the main character, the protagonist leo borlock this is the narrator of the story. He deals with an internal struggle to go against what the norm would approve of. Bassinger did not look at the previous portrayals of the character by britt irvin on smallville or sarah grey on legends of tomorrow because they were depicted as older. This character is the yammering, smirking, and bouncingoffinahufftype girl. Stargirl was even home schooled for her entire life.
Mcshane faculty representative who drove stargirl and leo to the state oratorical contest in phoenix. Jerry spinellis story stargirl takes us to mica area high school for the school year. Dootsie, betty lou, alvina, perry delloplane, and more. Betty lou is a woman that has not left her house in years. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are stargirl caraway, leo borlock.
He already gives some unique characteristics, including his love for porcupine neckties. When you really get to see stargirl, who she really is and what she does. Pdf love, stargirl book stargirl free download 288 pages. The book begins with the introduction of the character leo borlock. She was a 10th grade girl with blonde hair and freckles. These notes were contributed by members of the gradesaver community.
He is the first to befriend stargirl, and tries to get her to come on the school program hot seat. A boy becomes intrigued by a mysterious and quirky student named stargirl and spends his time trying to know more about her. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the. Love, stargirl is a 2007 young adult novel by jerry spinelli. Stargirl s nonconformist personality leads to confusion and conflict among her. Stargirl is a hard character to define since even the people in her life think that she defies explanation. I just didnt find it a cant put down, totally captivating and utterly amazing book. In spite of the attractive eccentricity of the main character, stargirl is more real than any other book for teens. Because this book is told from her point of view, we meet all of the friends she makes in pennsylvania. Leo borlock, the narrator of the story, was a student at mica high school. He received a porcupine necktie for his fourteenth birthday and doesnt know who sent it. This study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of love, stargirl. But stargirl is introduced one chapter later and until three end of the book so she main charter to.
Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000 stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. It is set in the erratic climate of teen emotions, realistically depicted through ordinary events and conversations. This becomes clear when he tells us about his love of porcupine ties. Archie archie is an old man who befriends the youth of the community. Who is the main character in jerry spinellis stargirl. Courtney elizabeth whitmore, known as stargirl often called stars or star, is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. A romantic relationship also develops between the two main characters, but its completely innocent. Leo borlock protagonist of the story, a junior who is friends with kevin and. But it was also clear that hillari kimble was at least half right. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in hardcover format. The main character is leo borlock who narrates the story, even though he focuses. Although, with a book this short, exaggerated characters are pretty much a. The setting of a story is where and when the action takes place.
The main character of this book is a girl who names stargirl. Every middle schooler should read and discuss this and, fortunately, many of them do. She enjoys cheering as loud as she can for everyone who plays in the sports she is cheering leading for even when it is the opposite team. You can relate to the characters, maybe you were them or maybe you are them. It was unthinkable that stargirl could surviveor at least survive unchangedamong us. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. She is new at mica high and she is not like any of the other kids. The main character of this book is susan caraway, but everyone knows her as stargirl. They ran a television show at school called hot seat, which kevin hosted. The following is from known comic lore but is subject to change as the show is developed. Stargirl stated to wear regular jeans, sandals, and tshirts when she only used to wear dresses. Love, stargirl is the story of seventeenyearold stargirl caraways adjustment to her new town after leaving. Analysis and discussion of characters in jerry spinellis stargirl. Stargirl is set in the dry, southwest desert region of arizona in a small, fictitious, or fake, city called mica.
Through this seemingly small detail about him, a whole series of spectacular events is placed in motion. The stargirl community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme. Stargirl susan caraway new girl who captures everyones attention with her unique style and personality. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. About this book recommended for grades 7 and up jerry spinellis bestselling novel stargirl is a deceptively complex tale about love and loss, about fitting in and standing out, about speaking out and being quiet. Pdf stargirl book by jerry spinelli free download 186.
Love, stargirl begins on new years day as the first of many entries in the worlds longest letter from the main character during the first months in the book, she is still confused over her feelings for leo but still says this to him in the letter as she has nothing to hide from him. Few parents will have objections to the content, but there is one scene in particular where stargirl s peers verbally attack her on a television show. Leo and his friend kevin have a talk show called hot seat. He helped homeschool stargirl, and he passed away by the end of the book.
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