She learns his mother has a new baby, whom Perry has been trying to support by working several jobs and by resorting to "stealing" to avoid burdening her with feeding him.

In the end, Stargirl becomes worried that no one will show up for her solstice party, but is reassured by Archie, her former teacher and friend from Arizona, who arrives to attend her celebration and comforts her with his wisdom.

she sees a house on fire, and in her attempt to break in to warn any possible residents, she ends up in the hospital with smoke-damaged lungs and a sprained ankle.

She stays in the hospital for five weeks, getting visited by Dootsie (in her Halloween costume), Alvina, Perry, and The Honeybees.

[2] Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Humor, graceful writing, lively characters and important lessons about life will make this a hit with fans of Stargirl and anyone who likes a quiet, reflective novel".