Stargirl/Catcher - continued - Character!

Complete Stargirl over break, if you have not yet done so.

To turn in, please write a review of the book from the perspective of a writer. You will want to answer these questions in essay format somewhere in your book review:

1. What aspect or element caught your attention about the writing style?
2. What character did you like best? Why? Which did you least like? Do you think you were meant to dislike this character? Which character do you think was the author's favorite? Why?
3. What plot event in the book do you think was the most important? Why?
4. What did you learn about writing from reading (or rereading) Stargirl?
5. If this is the first time you read the book, what surprised you most about it?
5B. If this is the second or third time reading the book, what did you notice or view differently from a second read?
6. What audience is this book meant for? Which type of reader would likely enjoy Stargirl? Why?
7. How difficult is this book to read? For what audience would this book be an elementary reading level? For what audience would this book be a surface read? For what audience would this be an analytical read? Which reading level was it for you?
8. Compare this book to other books or films that you know. Where does the book stand for you in personal choice or preference? (ie. is this book better than most books of this type, less interesting, etc.?)
9. If you were going to write a similar book, what would you do differently?
10. Would you recommend this book to a friend or an enemy? Why?

Book report due after break. Have a safe and relaxing break!