In Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, not only does Stargirl sing to each student on his/her birthday, but she also gives out a lot of gifts. What is unusual about this, is that she does it anonymously. She checks the newspapers and bulletin boards for clues as to which people might "need" a little pick-me-up. For instance, if she sees in the paper that someone is recovering in the hospital, she might leave a little plant (sometimes plastic) on that person's doorstep, so that when the person gets home, there's something there to make him/her feel better. Stargirl is very generous of heart and wants everyone to feel loved. Most people give gifts, not just for the person given, but also to feel good about themselves. It's only natural, but Stargirl is different.
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