Stargirl
| Book Talk: Leo Borlock is a tenth grade student at Mica High. He also happens to be the creator of the student-produced cable television talk show called Hot Seat. He’s always on the lookout for new guests. On the first day of the new school year, Leo arrives thinking that it will be just another boring year. Then Stargirl arrives on the scene. She wears odd clothes, brings her pet rat to school in her big sunflower bag, carries a ukulele she uses to serenade fellow students on their birthdays, and doesn’t seem to mind that other kids are making fun of her. Leo is drawn to her, at first to ask her to be a guest on his show, but then he realizes he is drawn to her because he really likes her and might be starting to fall for her. Stargirl becomes a cheerleader and starts to win over everyone at Mica High, but then her non-conformity goes too far. How will the students treat her now? How will this all affect Leo, who realizes he really wants to spend more time with Stargirl? This is a story about friendship, love, and how your peers treat you. (Booktalks Quick and Simple)
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