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The novel was well received by critics, who praised Stargirl's character and the novel's overall message of nonconformity. It was a New York Times Bestseller , a Parents Choice Gold Award Winner , an ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults Award winner, [ 1 ] and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year .
Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore, known as Stargirl and formerly as the second Star-Spangled Kid, is a superhero created by Geoff Johns and Lee Moder who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics.
The Disney+ movie seemed to settle on one puffy-sleeve aesthetic for Stargirl, but in the book, she comes to school in full historical garb and brings her pet rat, Cinnamon, with her to class.
His first few novels were written for adults and were all rejected. His fifth novel was also intended for adults but became his first children's book. This work, Space Station Seventh Grade, was published in 1982. [5] Spinelli graduated from Gettysburg College in 1963 and acquired his MA from Johns Hopkins University in 1964.
Stargirl is a 2020 American jukebox musical romance film based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Jerry Spinelli that debuted on Disney+. The film explores the tense emotions, non-conformity and self-expression of teenagers in high school, and the exuberance of first love.
Delores Winters is a DC Comics character, originally named Dolores Winters.Until recently her main role in DC Universe history has been as a body occupied by the Ultra-Humanite in the 1940s, [1] but she has made more significant appearances in current continuity.
A review in Publishers Weekly reads, "Readers should embrace Stargirl’s originality and bigheartedness". [2] Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Humor, graceful writing, lively characters and important lessons about life will make this a hit with fans of Stargirl and anyone who likes a quiet, reflective novel". [3] Children and Young Adult Literature portal
Stargirl or Star Girl may refer to: . Stargirl, a 2000 young adult novel by Jerry Spinelli . Stargirl, a movie based on the Spinelli novel; Courtney Whitmore, the DC Comics superhero Stargirl created by Geoff Johns and Lee Mode, who appeared in various media besides comics