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Book cover of Stargirl
StargirlJerry SpinelliStargirl, book 1

Characters in Stargirl

7 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Stargirl

    A free-spirited, homeschooled new student, born Susan Caraway, who upends Mica High with her ukulele and unconventional ways.

  • Leo Borlock

    The quiet, observant narrator who falls for Stargirl and struggles with the cost of standing out.

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Antagonists

  • Hillari Kimble

    The most popular girl at Mica High, who leads the campaign against Stargirl.

Supporting characters

  • Archie Brubaker

    A retired paleontologist living in a fossil-filled house, whom Leo turns to for advice.

  • Dori Dilson

    A shy ninth grader who writes poems in a looseleaf notebook and befriends Stargirl.

  • Kevin Quinlan

    Leo's best friend, who weighs in on the school's reaction to Stargirl.

  • Wayne Parr

    Hillari's boyfriend, known more for his looks than anything he says.