Stargirl wasn't exactly a hippie, but more of a free spirit. The understanding of the surrounding world, ability to prioritize, and form of self-expression Stargirl’s happy wagon gives her was enough to convince myself that I needed one too. Throughout the book (and its sequel: Love, Stargirl) she fills and empties this wagon according to her mood.
Stargirl has a wagon that she puts an extra stone into every time she gets happy, and takes a few out of whenever she is sad.
The most memorable thing about Stargirl for me (besides her adorable pet rat, Cinnamon) is her penchant for finding any excuse to throw a few stones in what she calls her "happy wagon". Stargirl was home schooled and had yet to appropriate the mannerisms of the average high school teenager.
Susan, better known as Stargirl Caraway, is a beautiful, quirky, empathetic character that some might call a 'rare bird'. In The novel Stargirl, author Jerry Spinelli highlights the ups and downs of trying to fit in in high school. Jerry Spinelli Taught Me Why I Need a Happy Wagon by Tiara - April 2014 Scholarship Essay
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