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Carolyn's Song: A Novella
“…They would get their own full color page in the yearbook for sure. Christine with her full, glamour girl smile and Sandy with his friendly, crooked grin… Lynn sighed. That was the perfect scene. It couldn’t be any other way and be right…”
Combination locks, confusing class schedules, first love, Algebra, peanut butter crackers and a handsome senior with gray- green eyes.--And that’s just the first week of high school! Freshman Lynn James is trying her best to navigate her way through the confusing hallways of Trelawney High School. For years, her life has been all about playing violin, hanging out with her best friend Patty and spending time with her mom and dad. And, sometimes even her little sister Tabitha. But now that she’s finally in high school, Lynn senses new, unfamiliar doors opening all around her. Will Lynn be able to find her own song? Or, will she get lost in the sea of sour notes at Trelawney High?
An engaging novella about a high school girl trying to find her own path.
Combination locks, confusing class schedules, first love, Algebra, peanut butter crackers and a handsome senior with gray- green eyes.--And that’s just the first week of high school! Freshman Lynn James is trying her best to navigate her way through the confusing hallways of Trelawney High School. For years, her life has been all about playing violin, hanging out with her best friend Patty and spending time with her mom and dad. And, sometimes even her little sister Tabitha. But now that she’s finally in high school, Lynn senses new, unfamiliar doors opening all around her. Will Lynn be able to find her own song? Or, will she get lost in the sea of sour notes at Trelawney High?
An engaging novella about a high school girl trying to find her own path.
79 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2017
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March 13, 2020
It's been many, many years since I was a freshman in high school. Stepping into the pages of this book was like taking a jaunt down memory lane. Many of the situations, feelings, activities, friends, and classes are still essentially the same as they were back when I was that age. This story is about young girl, Lynn James, and her experiences as she begins her high school years at Trelawney High School.
It's intimidating enough to pass through the doors of the school into the freshman hall as it is, but then a request by Mrs. Pennington has Lynn delivering a white envelope to Mr. Zimmerman in the SENIOR hallway. What could ever happen to a freshman entering into the exclusive senior territory? There is the feeling of inferiority as Lynn walks through the gauntlet of senior eyes all challenging as to why she's in their terrain. But what happens when she delivers the envelope sets up the premise for the rest of the story.
Ms. Huss totally took me into the teen-challenged world of Lynn with her emotions, experiences, thoughts and a high school crush. From the locks on the locker that wouldn't open, to the bells that ring for classes knowing you're going to be late. Then there's the intercom that blares and static that we all remember. To the popular senior, Sandy, who is THE most popular dream guy in school, to hurt feelings of being disappointed and thinking she was stood up. All the issues that take place as young people live through their school years. This is one girl's story of maneuvering through the high school labyrinth that so many of us also went through. Then add her best friend, Patty, into the mix and it's a similarity for our own years in high school.
The characters in this book are totally relatable and I easily slipped back into my own high school years understanding what they were going through. The giddiness and the giggling made me think of my own best friend. The "wondering if he likes me" and "he's looking my way!" excitement. "Are you going to homecoming?" and "Do you want a ride?" questions that I also asked and was asked. This is a book I would definitely have no problem for my young teenage daughter to read. It's a sweet story that kept me interested and took me back to remember my own high school friends, teachers and what it was like being there.
Carolyn's Song is a book that I enjoyed walking down memory lane as I turned the pages but it's also one I believe a young teen girl will find interesting and entertaing. Friends, pep assemblies, football games, Homecoming, teachers and classes, favorite hangouts, and much more all come together to make this a book I would definitely recommend. I want to thank Ms. Huss for the honor of reading her book. All opinions and thoughts are my heartfelt own.
It's intimidating enough to pass through the doors of the school into the freshman hall as it is, but then a request by Mrs. Pennington has Lynn delivering a white envelope to Mr. Zimmerman in the SENIOR hallway. What could ever happen to a freshman entering into the exclusive senior territory? There is the feeling of inferiority as Lynn walks through the gauntlet of senior eyes all challenging as to why she's in their terrain. But what happens when she delivers the envelope sets up the premise for the rest of the story.
Ms. Huss totally took me into the teen-challenged world of Lynn with her emotions, experiences, thoughts and a high school crush. From the locks on the locker that wouldn't open, to the bells that ring for classes knowing you're going to be late. Then there's the intercom that blares and static that we all remember. To the popular senior, Sandy, who is THE most popular dream guy in school, to hurt feelings of being disappointed and thinking she was stood up. All the issues that take place as young people live through their school years. This is one girl's story of maneuvering through the high school labyrinth that so many of us also went through. Then add her best friend, Patty, into the mix and it's a similarity for our own years in high school.
The characters in this book are totally relatable and I easily slipped back into my own high school years understanding what they were going through. The giddiness and the giggling made me think of my own best friend. The "wondering if he likes me" and "he's looking my way!" excitement. "Are you going to homecoming?" and "Do you want a ride?" questions that I also asked and was asked. This is a book I would definitely have no problem for my young teenage daughter to read. It's a sweet story that kept me interested and took me back to remember my own high school friends, teachers and what it was like being there.
Carolyn's Song is a book that I enjoyed walking down memory lane as I turned the pages but it's also one I believe a young teen girl will find interesting and entertaing. Friends, pep assemblies, football games, Homecoming, teachers and classes, favorite hangouts, and much more all come together to make this a book I would definitely recommend. I want to thank Ms. Huss for the honor of reading her book. All opinions and thoughts are my heartfelt own.
September 24, 2019
Elizabeth Huss’ novella “Carolyn’s Song” was a truly touching, lifelike, believable, real, and entertaining romp. It was very typical of what most teenagers have gone through during school years so it was relatable.
The characters were like-able, and so comfortable, as if I was right there with them in the “Senior Hallway”.
The ending was quite surprising!
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for fair and honest review.
The characters were like-able, and so comfortable, as if I was right there with them in the “Senior Hallway”.
The ending was quite surprising!
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for fair and honest review.
November 27, 2019
A girl, a boy and all that everyone of us experienced during those happy, troubled and unforgettable times of High School. All this is wrapped up in Elizabeth Huss' book "Carolyn's Song."
Ever look at that one boy who's face and marvelous smile took your heart in a second flat? Then that gut punch comes when you realize "Hey, is THAT his girlfriend?" Drama of the teen years is brought front and center in this heartwarming novella by Huss.
I took a trip down memory lane with this tale of young love. Remembering my first real crush and how head over heals I felt when he returned my affections. Also brought back to life was the nerve wracking experience of that freshman year of high school. Huss did a super job re-creating those tender years.
Slip back on your letterman jacket and grab a Cola, sit back and enjoy a time travel adventure of your yester years with this book, you'll have a blast!
I was given this book by the author for an unbiased and fair review.
Ever look at that one boy who's face and marvelous smile took your heart in a second flat? Then that gut punch comes when you realize "Hey, is THAT his girlfriend?" Drama of the teen years is brought front and center in this heartwarming novella by Huss.
I took a trip down memory lane with this tale of young love. Remembering my first real crush and how head over heals I felt when he returned my affections. Also brought back to life was the nerve wracking experience of that freshman year of high school. Huss did a super job re-creating those tender years.
Slip back on your letterman jacket and grab a Cola, sit back and enjoy a time travel adventure of your yester years with this book, you'll have a blast!
I was given this book by the author for an unbiased and fair review.
March 31, 2021
High School Sink or Swim
What to wear? Makeup and hair just right? Where are you? Your school days are filled with the every day dramas of who broke up, who is in and who is out. Your imagination fills your head with worries of what other students think of you, does he like me, and what will my parents think?
Elizabeth Huss paints a picture of every young teen’s school days. Young girls will love this story and grown women who read this novella will relive their school days and find themselves filled with memories of their youth.
What to wear? Makeup and hair just right? Where are you? Your school days are filled with the every day dramas of who broke up, who is in and who is out. Your imagination fills your head with worries of what other students think of you, does he like me, and what will my parents think?
Elizabeth Huss paints a picture of every young teen’s school days. Young girls will love this story and grown women who read this novella will relive their school days and find themselves filled with memories of their youth.
November 26, 2019
This book was wonderful. It was a great read and easy to get into. I’d highly recommend it!
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