I wish someone was like Stargirl at my school
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I LOVED this book! I read it then less than a day and I was so disapointed that it was over! This book sends a powerful message that I thought about all day long. In a way, I'm kind of like Stargirl, only not that radical. I was liked at first then shunned from the crowds. This has to be one of Jerry Spinelli's finest books. I hope there is a sequel!!!!!
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As a Sophomore in college I am taking a class for which reading this was an option. The last thing I expected was to find a part of myself in the character of "Stargirl" that I had always wanted to existed but never really thought did. I loved the development of the characters and how, though you may not be like all of them, you could still feel what they were feeling and relate to them. Each character has a trait that makes you want to be better. How many books like this are there out there? I LOVE this book and would recommend it to anyone- Adult or child male or female (although I will admit, it is much more geared to girls even though the narrator is a boy). This book is well written and makes you take a closer look at your own life. Five stars!
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So let me try not to fangirl out on this book. I will start at the beginning.

A couple months ago I was asked to do a cover reveal for a book about these sister that had a boy band living in their house. I skipped it but I couldn't stop thinking about how cute that scenario sounded. So it took me a couple days to figure out what the name of the book was and I only figured it out because my son said something about Saturn. :) I will tell you this I am so glad I did. Not only was this a fantastic book but also Nikki is an awesome person. I absolutely adore her.

If you are or have ever been a fangirl of a band you will love this book. Half the thing she writes about is exactly what I would do if I had a boy band at my house. I can already see that this is going to be my daughter in a couple years.... god help me!!!

The story revolves around Chloe, Aralie and Little Emery. Chloe and Aralie are getting ready for summer vacation but their dad, a secret services agent, is about to ruin their entire summer. The Popular Boy Band Starships around Saturn was just shot at while performing at a concert and they need to go into hiding quickly. So the girl's dad decides to take them in. Emery can barely contain her excitement. She is a 5 year old and a HUGE Saturnite.

On the other hand Chloe and Aralie are non-to happy. Once the boys get there everything changes and they discover these boys are a lot more than what they seem. Milo, Noah, Tate, Benji and Jules are a bunch of strawberry milk-drinking, Oreo eating, ladybug smelling, Refrigerator twittering, giggly bunch of crazy HOT guys and the girls get to spend THE ENTIRE SUMMER WITH THEM!!! They are about to be the envy of every girl on the planet and they can't tell anyone. Poor Benji can't keep away from Emery, Jules and Aralie need a referee when they are in a room together and all Chloe wants to do is get to know Milo a lot better. Can they survive the summer stuck in the house with 5 handsome and famous boys? (Why would that even be a question? WHO WOULDN'T)

I love Chloe's conversations in her own head. Its really funny and I think it's what every girl has thought of when they had a fascination with a boy band. NKOTB for me (don't judge :D). Oh Jordan you were my favorite. I'm over it now of course (maybe)...but I can still listen to the older music and fangirl out in my car or behind a pair of headphones.

All the characters where fantastic I really loved this book. I laughed a lot and realized that I'm not the only person who thinks ladybugs smell, it made me yell out loud. "Thank god I'm not the only one."

Been reading a lot of emotional books lately this was such a great, fun, light-hearted read that would make any fangirl squee with excitement. I just loved it. I loved the end and I wish it wasn't over. I wanted more. Nikki created just a great story and a wonderful cast of characters that really stick with you long after you are finished reading. You really become close to them and grow to care.

I am eager to read more from Nikki I think she is a fantastic writer and a wonderful storyteller. I can gush for hours, really I can, but for now I will leave you with this

I recommend this book to Saturn and back. If you have ever been a Fangirl for anything this book gives you a glimpse into what it would be like to spend a couple weeks with whoever that may be. Once you finish this book, I bet you will become a Saturnite too. :)

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It was great to get back in touch with Stargirl. As a teacher I can say that my students were thrilled as well. Although I did not love it as much as the original, it was a great book.
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I'm a therapist who works with high school students and they love this! I wish I would have ordered more because I find myself playing with it at times, and would give it to students to take home if I wasn't so unwilling to part with my only one. I'll definitely be ordering more.
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This is an amazing book that really make you think about how everyone is different and capable of being great. I would love to see every teacher implement this concept in there classrooms.
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A smart girl who gets accepted with a scholarship to a school filled with the rich and famous. He literary genius gets her an important place in the school paper and the three hottest guys (a prince, billionaire and rock-star) to notice her.

This story is filled with angst, lust and fist time feelings. It's a great start to a series and I can't wait to see hat will happen between the MC, Hs and what the villain will do.
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3.5 Stars

Regan Flay is one of the most popular girls in school. Shes smart, shes attractive and shes a bully. She talks about people and is involved in digging dirt on people she doesnt even know, that way she can be armed and ready for when she needs it. Life Unaware is her story.
All Regans secrets come out in the open, everyone knows how much she talks behind their back, Regan gets bit by reality when she least expects it.
I liked how she overcame such a huge obstacle, especially in a setting like high school, she pulled up her big girl panties and apologized when it needed to be done.
This story covered so much from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, friendship, therapy, medication, suicide, man it just rolls it out there. I really like the feel for this book, and it would be great to be on a shelf in middle to high school students.
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Be still, my heart! Friends, I'm about to shamelessly gush about this book. Consider yourself warned. I mean, I admit that it did take me a few chapters to warm up to Andy but once I did? Well, you couldn't have pried me away from this book if you tried. It has everything I love. Great characters, realistic life lessons, sweet romance, and LARPing. Yes, LARPing. My nerdy heart is so happy right now.

Andy, or Adrianna as her mother prefers she goes by, is the type of character that I wish we saw more of in YA literature. Used to being bullied and mocked, she uses her fresh start in her "new life" to remake herself into someone who avoids all that. The problem is, that she soon learns that it's difficult be someone you're not. Even more than that, she learns that sometimes fitting in means being the bully. If more teens learned that lesson early on, well, high school might not be such a difficult space to exist in.

My absolute favorite part of this story though was that it was a love letter to nerdom. Griffin points out the deep divide that exists between the popular crowd, and the "nerds". However she goes beyond that by showing that it's perfectly acceptable to love what you love. Comics, drawing, cosplay, it's all in here. I was instantly able to tell that Griffin did her research, and I adored the spotlight that she gave to this group that is often ignored.

Then there were the characters. Most importantly, or maybe I have a minor crush myself, is Kevin. Kevin is sweet. He's kind, honest, and he loves LARPing. It takes his character, unafraid to be himself, to teach Andy who she really wants to be. The awkward, often tear-jerking relationship between these two was the icing on the cake really. I would have loved them even if they were just friends.

Secrets of a Reluctant Princess has it all. Family loyalty, forever friendships, high school drama, and enough giggle worthy moments to make the tear-jerking moments totally worthwhile. I loved this book! I genuinely hope you'll add it to your TBR, because it's well worth you time.
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I absolutely loved this book!

Anna is about to be a senior in high school in Atlanta, that is, until her parents tell her that she will be spending her final year at a prestigious school in Paris. Feeling overwhelmed with isolation once her parents leave her dorm for the first time, Anna breaks down. Her new dorm-neighbor, Mer, approaches her and immediately the two become friends.

She is introduced to the rest of the gang, including St. Clair. St. Clair has a girlfriend named Ellie that no one likes anymore. She has graduated and is now going to a photography school which means she no longer makes any effort to be friends with anyone. This works to Annas advantage since she has an almost debilitating crush on St. Clair.

Anna and the French Kiss is an absolutely endearing story about finding new love and fighting against everything youve found comforting in life to be with that person. I read this book way too fast and I didn't want it to end. Ive already started Lola and the Boy Next Door and I have a feeling Ill be reading everything by Stephanie Perkins that I can get my hands on.
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First of all, thank you for sharing your story with us. This book brought all the adventurous times i had when i was in catholic school. As a little girl,all i wanted to do was to play with my girlfriends. We learned a lot from each other. I understood what real friendship meant. We admired, loved and respected each-other. We also fought like no other :),simply to make up right away. WOW...those days were incredible. I understood her (llana debare) concern for her daughter. I know i want my daughter to experience the adventurous life like i did. So, i know i am going to send my girl to an all girl's school. This decision might not work for everyone. The outside world (the system overall) is  not convenient for her to find her true passion. But if we can equip these girls with confidence and creativity while in school, they will move mountains. Plus, we must not forget our boys. They are the brothers, lovers, and fathers. Though the system is more convenient for our boys, it reaps their inner girl and teaches them to be more masculine. I think i am wondering off from the main topic. I thank you again for the inspirational book and hope Julia Morgan school is doing fantastic.
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I wish I could eat like this girl, but w/ chronic ailments I don't see this as being my answer.  For others it easily could work I suppose.
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I feel like this book was written about me, for me. Like Dianna, I was raised by a strict, conservative, close-minded family that accepted nothing less than perfection. The author does such an amazing job of bringing the reader to the forefront of what life was like as a teenage girl struggling with all of her insecurities, a horrible family dynamic, and emotions and desires that are not those generally accepted by the masses. I love Dianna's character; the outwardly strong head cheerleader and over-achiever who secretly struggles with an abusive father, and I love the connection she forms with a girl who seems to be her complete opposite. This book accurately depicts that time for me. There are so many wrinkles to this story. It makes for a truly addictive read. It's such a beautiful story of how love can be found in the most dire of circumstances and in the most unusual of circumstances. I'm anxiously waiting for a sequel.
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Be unique, be different, be yourself. That's the message of Stargirl; a story of how one small town's lives were changed forever by one girl who dared to be different. Upon arriving at her new school, Stargirl makes it known that she is different, yet the students eventually come to except her.
  The celebration of her uniqueness only lasts for a while though, so Stargirl tries to win back their affection by dressing like a normal teenage girl. She comes to school in a tank top, jeans, and flip-flops. Her usual attire is made up of long skirts and long-sleeved blouses. This shows that Stargirl has the option to be like everybody else, she just chooses not to.
  Stargirl is a great book if you're looking for a quick and easy read. It helps you to learn to except others for who they are, but also to except yourself for who you are. Stargirl lets you know that it's ok to be yourself because that's when you're at your happiest. Stargirl is one of Jerry Spinelli's best books. Although it's slow at times, I would definitely recommend this book.
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This book is IMO all about empowering girls. I would be an awesome book to read with an important girl in your life, chapter by chapter, exploring all the activities as you go. Both of you would learn a great deal. It would be a perfect addition for the homeschool family, no doubt about it! And of course you can do virtually everything in it with boys too.
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I am a shy and quiet person and school and I want ,to show that I am not like that but it is hard to show that to people because they already know and think I will always be quiet like this.the problem is is that I want to make more friends and talk more,but it is so hard when other people Jan school most likely think I am a shy and quiet person so they won't really even want to talk to me because they think I won t talk or respond but I normally do. I just want to be more outgoing and not shy and quiet and make more friends with new or old people at my school,so I will have people to talk and sit lunch and talk at PE and stop being this shy and quiet in a box person and this book helped me alot.
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As a future secondary school teacher, I would love to have the opportunity to teach this book someday. It is beautifully written and teaches a lesson about humanity. Amazing story with lovable characters.