High School Musical 3 Senior Year: The Junior Novel

High School Musical Junior Novels #3

by N.B. Grace (Adapter)

This must-have junior novel with an 8-page full-color insert retells the story of the much-anticipated theatrical release of High School Musical 3, which finds high school seniors Troy and Gabriella facing the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off to different colleges. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes, and fears about the future. High School Musical 3 will be released in theaters in Fall 2008.

Genres: Childrens, Contemporary, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Fiction, Chapter Books

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Jazmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wildcat’s make a major comeback and win the championship game. Jimmy “the Rocket” Zara scores the winning shot when Troy passes the ball to him who is wide open. Everybody is excited for the upcoming senior events, but anxious for their futures. Gabriella convinces the group to participate in the spring musical; Senior Year, completely about them. However, Gabriella is accepted into an honors program at Stanford, causing the musical to fall apart as Sharpay has to play Gabriella and everyone is pretty depressed especially Troy. They all expected Gabriella would come back for the prom, musical, and graduation, but she says saying good-bye again and again will just make it worst. Troy’s heart is broken, and he doesn’t know where his future lies as he is torn between theatre and basketball. Sharpay and Ryan “want it all” as always. Though Julliard is considering Kelsi, Troy, and the Evans’ twins, there is only one scholarship. Troy skips out on prom and spends it with the only person he can imagine dancing his last waltz with, Gabriella. They decide to drive back to Albuquerque for the musical, but they won’t make until the second half, so, Jimmy has to fill in as he is the understudy. He arrives late for his cue, and Sharpay, expecting to see Troy, is completely shocked to see Jimmy in his goofy costume. She feels as though she has made a fool of herself, and when Troy and Gabriella arrive she feels even worst for they always steal the spotlight. When she arrives in her dressing room the least expected thing happens. Her British personal assistant, Tiara Gold, is prepared for her curtain call for playing the role of Sharpay. When Sharpay makes a dazzling entrance in the middle of the song they battle it out for center stage. The musical is a success, and Ryan is offered the dance scholarship to Julliard while Kelsi is offered the music scholarship. To Tiara’s disappointment, Sharpay will run the drama department while Ms. Darbus is out. Taylor will be attending Yale, Chad of course will be shooting hoops for the University of Albuquerque, Gabriella obviously is going to continue her studies at Stanford, and then Troy to everyone’s surprise does not choose U of A. He picks the University of California because they offer him both theatre and basketball. Plus, he’ll be closer to his true inspiration, Gabriella. Troy gives a graduation speech to sum up their time spent at East high. A sneak peek into the future shows Jimmy and Donnie taking over Troy and Chad’s place on the Wildcats’ team.
It was exactly like the movie minus the songs and dances. Now, I can relive it every time I read the book. It was realistic, and it was a bittersweet feeling to have read of the Wildcats last adventure together. I cried after reading it as I did with the movie. The characters were fully developed and had their own unique personalities. It was very fun and exploratory. The problems that they as seniors had to deal with were completely believable. Again, I fell in love with the tale.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book about 20 times, I have edited it so that it exactly fits the movie. You don't have to be as crazy as I am, but I am obsessed enough that I went to East High. I am even using it to memorize the movie (save money on tickets)

[ty · Rating 5 out of 5]

i luv it

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

One can only watch High School Musical 3 so many times before completely losing their sanity. How many times is too many, you may ask. Well, it is however many times I have been forced to watch it by my dear friend Caroline. If I tried to put a number to it, I would guess at least 67 times approximately. As a result, I do not hold warm feelings for this movie novel. N.B. Grace is an expert at movie adaptation, however, so I know it's good. I do think there is something problematic about making musicals into movie novels. I have a solution to this problem. We should just stop making musicals. Boom! You're welcome, movie novel fans.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished this book in 6 hours, because it was so short and because it was surprisingly good. I was very happy that Kelsey and Ryan got the Juilllard scholarships, and I was also happy that they went to prom together. I was surprised that Gabriella and Troy chose the school that they did, especially Troy. I liked that it had a not totally predictable ending. My favorite chapter was the last one, and my favorite part was when the senior's colleges were announced, because it gave the only closure the book had to offer.

[Mr]

Raina Stitt pg.126
Its about these 6 kids who are seniors in high school and one is a couple troy and gabriella are thinking about what they should do because they dont want to be apart so they go though all these sad events and end up happy and near each others colleges. I THINK ITS A GOOD BOOK and a good movie

[Sieun Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Watch movie for this first,then you'll understand what it means.

highlight for this book is that
The part Gabriella moved to other country.
The part when Wildcats have graduation.
Dance with Troy and Gabriella.

But the part when Gabriella moved was worse. It just happened so quickly.

Hurray!They Graduated!

[Jus.cheye · Rating 2 out of 5]

i was bored so i read it.

[Takaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

1 Disney press
2 5/2 65 minutes
3 graduate, championship, reflect, debate,future,consider, treasure
4 Discussion questions
Q1 What is the most important thing for you?
A In my case, those are my friends, my family,
Q2 What is your most memorable experience when you were a highschool student?
A I think it is an experience of Australia when I was a 2nd grader.It was previous experience for me.

[Azhane · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Last Book in the HSM Series. Now their in their senior year of high school and their trying to go their separate ways after high school. Their doing one last musical together to make sure their short period of time they have left together is worth while.

[Priscilla Adom · Rating 4 out of 5]

ti is fun to read

[Stephanie]

i love this book

[sweet lashea · Rating 3 out of 5]

fab book

[Ciara Santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

best yet

[Re3_becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is good, but not like the movie. Close, not the same. I think it would be good to read it before you watch the movie. Though, I did not. It it still a pretty good book.

[Sherrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was O.K however, was not contain to many emotions to me.

[JoAnn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it when they dance with each other---I watched the movie, and all the books are pretty much like the movie.

[Amy cupcake persad · Rating 4 out of 5]

is this it for troy and gabriella? find out??

WILDCATS FOREVER!!!

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this one more then the other one .

[Brooke Barker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I personally didn't care for it

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 2 out of 5]

793 - 2012

[Anhia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have this book at home!

[Nardine]

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[Granger Danger · Rating 1 out of 5]

i didn't like it of course! But when I was 11 i was obssed and my teacher had gotten it for me as a reward so...

[janie love]

love it

[Naty Escucha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nada, fue tan cuqui :3

[Isabel Kabara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like High School Musical 3, and I really enjoyed reading this book too!

[Alexandra Lindner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one gets a 4 because everyone knows it's the least successful plot of the movies.

[Michelle Castro Beltrán · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un libro muy bonito que me hizo recordar muchisimas cosas, cosas incluso de cuando estaba en la prepa.
Fue bonito ya que tiene escenas que no salen en la película y pequeños cambios, que no afectó la trama pero si vez otro lado de la moneda.
Me saco una gran sonrisa en el rostro. Sigo diciendo que lo único que les falta es que tenga las letras de la canciones.