#Leo Borlock

[ladyantiheroine]

My main complaint with the Stargirl adaptation is that they made Leo too nice. Leo in the book is kind of an asshole and judges Stargirl even after they’ve started dating. And that’s the point!!! He missed out on an amazing girl he liked because he let other people’s judgment control him!!! His judgemental jerkness was an obstacle in their relationship!!! Stargirl cares for him but won’t compromise her true self for him!!!

The movie smoothed him over to make him more “likable” I guess but that weakens his arc. He’s nice, but fewer flaws means he’s bland compared to the book version. For a good first half of the movie he doesn’t seem to mind that much that she’s weird. In fact, all the Mica students seemed nice enough to Stargirl until they suddenly become assholes after the Kovac incident.

Anyway, the movie is cute, it’s got nice warm nostalgic vibes, I don’t dislike it. But it feels like a toned down, muted version of the book.

[gangst3rswife]

So. I think we can all agree that Leo was definitely a total unnecessarily stupid jerk, but In all honesty, I really love him.

He was a boy, scared and unsure, who grew up in a world that basically told him to fit in, to be quiet, to not make a sound. But then he met Stargirl. A girl who showed him that the opposite should be true.

And while in the end, he utimitely chose the world over Stargirl, he did learn. Even if he didn't ever quite grasp everything that Stargirl taught him, I believe that it all stuck with him. That each word, each moment, each lesson was a seed that Stargirl planted in him. A seed that'll grow as he grows.

So yeah, I think that, while he was a jerk, and while Stargirl deserved much better, Leo's story is just as beautiful as Stargirl's.

[totally-dollar-tree]

I WANT TO JOIN

okay this is super super niche i’m sorry

the world’s smallest standing band

(they mostly stood)

maggots, whalegina time.

[starshower1215]

Hange Zoë as Stargirl Caraway

Consider a Hange Zoë (or Levihan, I suppose) version of Stargirl. Just look at this quote:

"She laughed when there was no joke. She danced when there was no music.

She had no friends, yet she was the friendliest person in school....

She was elusive. She was today. She was tomorrow. She was the faintest scent of a cactus flower, the flitting shadow of an elf owl. We did not know what to make of her. In our minds we tried to pin her to a corkboard like a butterfly, but the pin merely went through and away she flew."

-pg. 15 of Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

The exposition would just be pages upon self-indulgent pages of Levi ruminating on Hange's mystery (as Leo Borlock does to Stargirl for some 50 pages straight, so in fact, I don't make the rules) how she sweeps into his life like a storm, her presence as big as the sky and unfitting in his small town, the way she captures his heart with just one smile (the Stargirl synopsis is way too beautiful).

This would be like the strangest coffee shop au, except it isn't quite a coffee shop, but an entire town trapped in the cycle of complacency. Then Hange Zoë comes in and uproots it all with her mere presence, showing both the town and Levi what it's like to love, to live, and to lose.

[motionsickishreader]

Stargirl Review

Stargirl 

Jerry Spinelli 

Porcupine neckties, birthday songs, and small violet plants can all be traced back to one person: Stargirl. When a quirky, previously homeschooled girl who calls herself “Stargirl'' starts attending Mica High, the normal high school atmosphere is thrown into a frenzy. Years later, Leo Borlock recounts how over the course of one school year Stargirl made a difference in everyone’s lives. Spinelli does a stellar job at creating a story that captures the nature of high school and still holds up over twenty years later. While there are very few characters that are described in great detail, the main two characters are given depth and unique quirks that make them both feel human. Stargirl especially is fleshed out and very distinct, giving readers a clear picture of who she is based on Leo’s descriptions and her own actions within the story. Both characters have clear story arcs that are relatable and can serve as a lesson to readers. Intertwined throughout the entire story are themes of being different from those around you. Through Leo the story touches on the struggle of wanting to blend in and be accepted by your peers while also standing out within a crowd. Through him, readers can realize that wanting to be accepted and to belong within a group of peers is a normal feeling. Meanwhile, Stargirl serves as a direct contrast to the rest of the students at Mica High, who for the most part blend into the background and have no distinguishable differences between one another. For the majority of the story Stargirl is unapologetically herself despite the constant ridicule and whispers amongst students at school. While her popularity fluctuates, the overall idea that it is okay to be different and pursue what makes you happy is demonstrated through Stargirl. She also is a good example of a character who is selfless and does things for the satisfaction of making others happy, rather than gaining recognition for herself. This can be important to readers and easily incorporated into a classroom setting as a lesson about kindness and serving one's community. This novel has a sequel, Love Stargirl, and two movies based off of these stories. Overall, Stargirl is a great coming of age novel that all readers will get something out of. 

BIBLIO: 2000, Scholastic Inc., Ages 10 up, $3.99. 

REVIEWER: Jessica Hummel 

FORMAT: Young Adult 

ISBN: 0-439-48840-0

[snellyboi]

Broke: writing fanfic about popular franchises

Woke: writing fanfic about obscure/bad franchises

Bespoke: writing fanfic about books you read in middle school

I am going to make Leo Borlock hurt.

[i-am-the-page-turner]

"Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli.

"Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli is a heartwarming young adult novel that follows the unconventional Stargirl Caraway as she navigates the challenges of high school in Mica, Arizona. Stargirl, a free-spirited and eccentric girl, captures the attention of her classmates with her unique fashion sense and kind-hearted nature. Despite facing ridicule and ostracism for her individuality, Stargirl remains true to herself, spreading joy and positivity wherever she goes. Leo Borlock, the novel's narrator, becomes infatuated with Stargirl and is drawn to her magnetic personality. As their friendship blossoms, Leo grapples with his own insecurities and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. However, when Stargirl's nonconformity threatens his own social standing, Leo must decide whether to embrace her uniqueness or conform to the status quo. Through Stargirl's journey of self-discovery and acceptance, Spinelli explores themes of identity, authenticity, and the importance of staying true to oneself. "Stargirl" is a poignant and uplifting tale that celebrates the power of individuality and the beauty of embracing what makes us different. With its memorable characters and heartfelt message, Spinelli's novel resonates with readers of all ages, inspiring them to embrace their own inner Stargirls.

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Leo Borlock, é um estudante mediano da Mica High School. Ele tira notas decentes, é membro da banda marcial da escola e sempre se contentou a voar abaixo do radar. Mas tudo isso muda quando ele conhece Estrela Caraway, uma aluna nova confiante e colorida com uma predileção pelo ukulele, que se destaca da multidão. Ela é doce, enxerga magia nas coisas comuns e toca a vida de todos com os gestos mais simples. Suas excentricidades e personalidade contagiante encantam Leo e o corpo estudantil, e ela rapidamente deixa de ser ignorada e ridicularizada para ser aceita e aclamada, e o inverso outra vez, colocando Leo em uma montanha-russa de emoções.

[milkwaystars]

Stargirl (2020)

[mxlti-fand0m-imaginess]

Leo Borlock Masterlist

none yet!

[picturestomakemyheartbeat]

“flowers for the sick and dead, she's on the go, way too fast and way too slow”- where’d all the time go?, dr. dog

part 12 of the media series: stargirl caraway

[brysmaleidols]

Graham Verchere by Rupert LaMontagne

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[losercowboy]

stargirl

[tuser34]

Stargirl (2020)

[winterevanesce]

» “Don’t let go of me.”

「 Stargirl Fanvid  // Stargirl x Leo (Disney+ Movie 2020) 」

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