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High School Musical Junior Novels #1
Disney "High School Musical"
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160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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November 29, 2024
[RE-READ] The last time I read this was the summer of 2006 when HSM first came out, and I asked my uncle to buy me this book at a library ice cream social 🥹 #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat 🦁❣️
Highkey, this was actually such a good read!!! Like they honestly ate with the story telling 🥰 such a good trip down memory lane, I was watching the movie all over again ❤️
Highkey, this was actually such a good read!!! Like they honestly ate with the story telling 🥰 such a good trip down memory lane, I was watching the movie all over again ❤️
January 13, 2021
Again, another book that was bought for me from a scholastic book fair because of my love for High School Musical *cough cough* .... I mean Zac Efron.... Lol I remember enjoying this book well enough but thinking it was basically just ashorter, summerized version of the movie. 😒 haha but it was fine for what it was! And I appreciate the memories and nostalgia it holds for me.
August 3, 2022
First of all - love the movies, always have and always will. This was basically just repeating what was said in the movies and nothing else. It told me the thoughts and feelings of the characters but the writing was generally bad in this tbh. The writing isn’t descriptive at all and if I hadn’t seen the movie I wouldn’t have been able to picture anything. Some parts aren’t explained at all. Its overall just a long summary of the movie. Some iconic quotes were slightly changed which bothered me. the parts when it changed to music were done very bad, ive read some very good musical theatre books (the prom & dear Evan Hansen) and the way they added the songs into those were a lot better than this
I know I’m not the target audience for this and maybe I would have liked it when I was younger but for now this is not it
I know I’m not the target audience for this and maybe I would have liked it when I was younger but for now this is not it
November 9, 2021
I really enjoyed it. just like the movie, it was sweet & fun. Nostalgia.
in this read/watch, Troy reminded me of Bobby Pendragon a lot; Superstar basketball player, brown hair, funny. & you know I love to find common things between my favourite characters. so I double-liked this turn.
good times
my only (half) problem was the simple, very quick, non-descriptive & jumpy (because changing the movie scenes) writing style.
though it had fun moments too :)
in this read/watch, Troy reminded me of Bobby Pendragon a lot; Superstar basketball player, brown hair, funny. & you know I love to find common things between my favourite characters. so I double-liked this turn.
good times
my only (half) problem was the simple, very quick, non-descriptive & jumpy (because changing the movie scenes) writing style.
though it had fun moments too :)
August 8, 2022
Had to be one of the most beautifully stupid books i have ever ready. It was extremely entertaining and i am left with the feeling that nobody apart of the making of this book has ever attended a public high school. This was so weird i love it.
March 30, 2008
This is a story about two teenage couple in pursueing their dreams.As for me,I do like it as my friends had recommended me this book.It first took place in New Years Eve,at the freestyle club.Until Troy met Gabriella,his big dream was to win the basketball championship.But ever since they sang together on New Years Eve,Troy can't get his mind off trying out for the lead role in the school musical-with Gabriella as his partner!Gabriella is struggling,too.The Scholastic Decathlon team could really use her help,but it would be fun to sing with Troy again.All their friends say'it's s bad idea and that Troy and Gabriella should ''stick to the status quo''.In their hearts,they know they've got the talent to play the lead roles in the musical,so why is everyone standing in their ways?Will they follow their dreams of being on the stage?Or will they have to give it all up so that they can lead their teams to victory?want to know? go find out.
April 2, 2018
it’s the movie of my generation how could i rate it any less than 5 stars
October 16, 2011
This was basically repeating what was said in the movie, but I watched the movie when I was young, so when I read this sometime later, this book told me the feelings and thoughts of the characters. I did not perceive those when I was watching the movie, so it helped me a little but apart from that, it was kinda useless. So, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, except for people who are like me :)
December 21, 2012
I've read this book when I was 11 or 12, and after I've watched the movie a dozen of times. all I can say is, it was really JUST a printed version of the Disney movie.
It's just it.
Anyway, I really liked the movie that time, and I became a huge fan of Troy and Gabriella. But that was years ago. :)
High School Musical greatly reminds me of my pre-teen years.
It's just it.
Anyway, I really liked the movie that time, and I became a huge fan of Troy and Gabriella. But that was years ago. :)
High School Musical greatly reminds me of my pre-teen years.
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February 2, 2020I have finished this book. I enjoyed the main character that wouldn't give up because she wanted to do the talent show at school but she was too scared but her friends told her she could do it so she did and won 2nd place. I recommend this book
July 17, 2016
it's basically the movie like on point. so yes of course I loved it!
September 22, 2008
One new years eve troy culdnt wait ot go back ot east high and win the basketball champion ship but he never tught of..singing troy was just an ordanary boy with a big basketball dream gabriella was an ordanary girl with a dream of science but they both didnt tught of inging or toghether well that new years eve they sang toghether and gave eachother there cell phone number at the first day of school gabriella and troy met again on the first class shapay was jelous so she made gabriellas life misereble so she will go away but she dosent gabriella wuld do anything to stay with troy the characters are..Vanessa hudgens as gabriella,ashley tisdale as sharpay zac efron as troy,and more..
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May 29, 2018
Love the story so romantic. Reminds me of my child hood just perfect. You will not find a better available in the market this.
This book is about love and the last year of school and all the memories you build.
I fell in love with this book because of how deep it was and how meaningful it is.
I recommend this book for someone that is single and reads love story’s and is from the 2000s
This book is about love and the last year of school and all the memories you build.
I fell in love with this book because of how deep it was and how meaningful it is.
I recommend this book for someone that is single and reads love story’s and is from the 2000s
September 16, 2011
938th - 2011
December 18, 2014
I liked it, but the author made the ending cheesy.
April 4, 2023
continuing my nostalgic good time novelization reading. this is really cute and fun (listening to the soundtrack while reading added to the Experience), i lowkey enjoyed it more than i expected to, but man, what a disservice it is to not include the “what the heck are those two doing in a tree?” line.
January 9, 2026
The movie that started it all. High School Musical introduces us to Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez, two teens who challenge labels and expectations by stepping outside their comfort zones. It’s light, fun, and full of catchy songs, with a strong message about embracing who you are. While simple in plot, its charm lies in its energy, optimism, and relatable high-school pressures.
September 16, 2025
"So, class, are you ready?"
Donna Tartt pretended to be busy writing something.
Oscar Wilde started fidgeting his trembling fingers.
Vladimir Nabokov mumbled something to himself.
Benjamin Stevenson tried to hide behind his schoolbag.
Suzanne Collins pretended to be asleep.
Françoise Sagan moaned.
M. J. Edwards looked behind her.
"Yes, N. B. Grace", the all chanted in unison.
Donna Tartt pretended to be busy writing something.
Oscar Wilde started fidgeting his trembling fingers.
Vladimir Nabokov mumbled something to himself.
Benjamin Stevenson tried to hide behind his schoolbag.
Suzanne Collins pretended to be asleep.
Françoise Sagan moaned.
M. J. Edwards looked behind her.
"Yes, N. B. Grace", the all chanted in unison.
January 7, 2025
Quería ver las películas y recordé que tengo estos libros...
Igual las veré 😆
Igual las veré 😆
November 2, 2025
I saw a high school production of High School Musical with my niece and her elementary school daughters today. It was a perfect vibe for me to see this, so please take my rating with a grain of salt.
February 3, 2025
Przeczytałam z sentymentu do filmu. 5/5 ! ❣️
January 2, 2023
El sábado estaba en un bazar con unos amigos, paseando y viendo los stands de cada tiendita, cuando pasamos junto a uno que tenía unos cuantos libros junto al resto de la mercancía. La mayoría eran del 007 pero por alguna razón uno distinto captó mi atención. Estaba medio oculto bajo otros libros, pero podía ver claramente una portada muy fácil de reconocer, aunque antes de ese día no tuviese ni idea de la existencia de un libro así. No me sorprendió luego de pensarlo un poco, la verdad. Me animé a agarrarlo y ver la portada completa. High School Musical, La Novela. En el fondo esperaba que fuera algo más del tipo revista, con curiosidades de la película o algo por el estilo. Lo revisé un poco por dentro para saciar mi curiosidad y, bueno, ahora está aquí con el resto de mis libros.
No es que sea una super mega fan de HSM. Antes sí, cuando era una niña. Sin embargo, algo sobre este libro me hizo pensar «quiero tenerlo». Lo estaban vendiendo bastante barato y uno de mis amigos me lo compró. Y me sentí toda emocionada por tener un libro que sabía que iba a ser exactamente lo mismo que la película pero sin poder escuchar las canciones. Que eso es lo que es este libro. Y me encanta, por alguna razón.
HSM no tiene una trama compleja ni nada, es muy cliché y muchas veces no tiene sentido. La primera vez que la vi seguramente no le presté atención a nada y me centré casi únicamente en Zac Efron, y lo mismo con las siguientes. Todo el conflicto resulta tonto porque ¿qué tan dificil era que pudieran cantar aparte de hacer el resto de cosas que les gustaban sin que los demás hicieran como si se acabara el mundo? Es ridículo. Pero es entretenido.
¿Por qué le doy cuatro estrellas a un libro que es casi que el guión de una película tan simple? Por eso, porque es entretenido. Me da igual todo lo ridículo y cliché y cursi que resulta HSM, igual me encanta y me divierte. Estos días hubo momentos donde me aburría, donde no me sentía bien, donde simplemente no tenía ganas de hacer tarea y me ponía a leer para divertirme un poco viendo la película en mi cabeza mientras leía. Aparte me dio demasiada nostalgia, ya que esta era de mis películas favoritas cuando era una niña y Zac era el amor de mi vida.
Sobre qué tal estuvo ese cambio de película a libro, pues, no tan mal, a decir verdad. Hacia el final los saltos entre escenas se sentían demasiado abruptos, tanto que me distraían de mi lectura, a diferencia de Furia de L.J. Smith, que también tiene saltos abruptos entre escenas pero se siente más natural. Esperaba ver más sobre las escenas de baloncesto, ya que me interesa aprender a narrar escenas de personajes jugando a ese deporte, pero la narración de estas era bastante simplona. Por otro lado, fue genial poder leer los pensamientos de los personajes, aunque estos no añadieran gran cosa.
En fin, ¿recomiendo leer la adaptación a novela de HSM? Si te gusta la película y quieres leer algo solo para entretenerte, sí, por supuesto. De otra manera no estoy segura de que vaya a gustar.
No es que sea una super mega fan de HSM. Antes sí, cuando era una niña. Sin embargo, algo sobre este libro me hizo pensar «quiero tenerlo». Lo estaban vendiendo bastante barato y uno de mis amigos me lo compró. Y me sentí toda emocionada por tener un libro que sabía que iba a ser exactamente lo mismo que la película pero sin poder escuchar las canciones. Que eso es lo que es este libro. Y me encanta, por alguna razón.
HSM no tiene una trama compleja ni nada, es muy cliché y muchas veces no tiene sentido. La primera vez que la vi seguramente no le presté atención a nada y me centré casi únicamente en Zac Efron, y lo mismo con las siguientes. Todo el conflicto resulta tonto porque ¿qué tan dificil era que pudieran cantar aparte de hacer el resto de cosas que les gustaban sin que los demás hicieran como si se acabara el mundo? Es ridículo. Pero es entretenido.
¿Por qué le doy cuatro estrellas a un libro que es casi que el guión de una película tan simple? Por eso, porque es entretenido. Me da igual todo lo ridículo y cliché y cursi que resulta HSM, igual me encanta y me divierte. Estos días hubo momentos donde me aburría, donde no me sentía bien, donde simplemente no tenía ganas de hacer tarea y me ponía a leer para divertirme un poco viendo la película en mi cabeza mientras leía. Aparte me dio demasiada nostalgia, ya que esta era de mis películas favoritas cuando era una niña y Zac era el amor de mi vida.
Sobre qué tal estuvo ese cambio de película a libro, pues, no tan mal, a decir verdad. Hacia el final los saltos entre escenas se sentían demasiado abruptos, tanto que me distraían de mi lectura, a diferencia de Furia de L.J. Smith, que también tiene saltos abruptos entre escenas pero se siente más natural. Esperaba ver más sobre las escenas de baloncesto, ya que me interesa aprender a narrar escenas de personajes jugando a ese deporte, pero la narración de estas era bastante simplona. Por otro lado, fue genial poder leer los pensamientos de los personajes, aunque estos no añadieran gran cosa.
En fin, ¿recomiendo leer la adaptación a novela de HSM? Si te gusta la película y quieres leer algo solo para entretenerte, sí, por supuesto. De otra manera no estoy segura de que vaya a gustar.
February 3, 2013
Just as a warning, I did not complete the novel. Not that I have any wish to. The writing was so…unimpressive. The author kept putting in larger, fancier words, like "cavernous" and "poignant" when it was clear that smaller, plainer words would have done better. It felt like I was reading something that was trying to be more intelligent and more thought-provoking than it actually was.
The characters felt more like archetypes than they did well-rounded, likable characters. Troy is the stock popular yet unhappy "heartthrob" that falls for the new girl. Gabriela is stock new girl who is, at first, shy and nervy, but becomes sexy and alluring towards the end. Sharpay was the stereotypical mean girl, Corby was the classic "goof" of the group. Surprisingly, the only character that evaded stereotyping was Ryan- which is very ironic considering that he was the token gay in the movie.
This is the kid's version of a chick-lit. May be entertaining, fluffy, but ultimately devoid of anything that would make a book a classic. Which is, good writing, three-dimensional characters, and challenging themes.
The characters felt more like archetypes than they did well-rounded, likable characters. Troy is the stock popular yet unhappy "heartthrob" that falls for the new girl. Gabriela is stock new girl who is, at first, shy and nervy, but becomes sexy and alluring towards the end. Sharpay was the stereotypical mean girl, Corby was the classic "goof" of the group. Surprisingly, the only character that evaded stereotyping was Ryan- which is very ironic considering that he was the token gay in the movie.
This is the kid's version of a chick-lit. May be entertaining, fluffy, but ultimately devoid of anything that would make a book a classic. Which is, good writing, three-dimensional characters, and challenging themes.
November 14, 2016
I'm secretly convinced that anyone who does not like High School Musical is actually a robot. I mean, who doesn't like High School Musical? Everyone likes High School Musical. It has all the ingredients for a perfect movie: ridiculously attractive guy who just can't make up his mind, pretty smart girl with stage fright, meddling friends who just want them to stick to a very rigid "status quo" that is so ridiculous it's funny, evil drama bitch who is very pink, obviously gay but not gay because this is still a Disney film in the late 2000s with great hats, and adults that just don't understand. Add in fabulously ridiculous musical numbers, and you have the perfect plot.
Okay, so maybe I really want High School Musical to obtain cult movie status. Can you blame me? It's so campy I honestly can't help myself. The only way to enjoyably watch HSM as an adult is to acknowledge and revile in the weirdness of it all. The same goes for reading the movie novel.
Okay, so maybe I really want High School Musical to obtain cult movie status. Can you blame me? It's so campy I honestly can't help myself. The only way to enjoyably watch HSM as an adult is to acknowledge and revile in the weirdness of it all. The same goes for reading the movie novel.
March 8, 2014
Not very interesting but after I watched movie, I think the story is fun and I am gonna read High school Musical 2 next time. The Characters are Troy Bolton, Gabriella Montez and their friends Chad, Taylor and their classroommates, but not very friendly. Troy and Chad are the basketball boys, and Taylor and Gabriella are very goot at Mathematics and Science. And in East high school, where they all goes, is not a place where all of the students join together. In there, only the friends whose interest is similar are hang out with. And not others. But, after Gabriella change her school to East high school, This school changes. Something strange, that had never happened before is happening... And that's the POINT of this book.^^
July 24, 2023
3.5/5
This was a great middle-grade adaptation of High School Musical. I haven't watched the first movie since middle school (how time flies!) so reading this brought back a lot of memories (including the songs, which were stuck in my head all day after reading this).
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Part of a personal challenge to read all of my boyfriend's and his sister's childhood books before we donate and give them away.
This was a great middle-grade adaptation of High School Musical. I haven't watched the first movie since middle school (how time flies!) so reading this brought back a lot of memories (including the songs, which were stuck in my head all day after reading this).
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Part of a personal challenge to read all of my boyfriend's and his sister's childhood books before we donate and give them away.
August 24, 2014
A group of high school students are fighting, loving and getting to know new world over the main roles in a school musical. I think this is a very bad example of books based on movies since this book is only okay. I do not really know what to say about it, it was so short I barely noticed I read it. So I am pretty not sure how to rate this one!
On the other hand, if you like the concept - the movies might be a source of joy to you!
On the other hand, if you like the concept - the movies might be a source of joy to you!
June 14, 2010
This book was about a boy and girl named Troy Bolton and Gabriella. They come form two different worlds. Troy is a big time high school basketball player and gabriella is a awesome singer. They meet at a party and start to like each other but Gabriellas not the only one who likes troy. Sharpay Evans despieses Gabriella and does anything to get her man.
March 29, 2012
my greatest shame is admitting that I read this book along with the revelation that I've watched this over a thousand times when I was 11 or 10 (I'm not sure). it is also my greatest regret to say that I knew every lyric and every dance move to every song. this was a very huge part of my childhood.
from what I remember, this book did not differ from the movie itself. that'd be all.
from what I remember, this book did not differ from the movie itself. that'd be all.
December 8, 2012
It's okay book.So So
Maybe 3rd grader will lie it!!
But for higher grad? No learn book.
It's about music and love and it happened at high school.
I think first book, this one is best book at high school musical series.
I like movie more than book, it's boring to read book after you watch movie,Cause it's EXACTLY same book!!
Maybe 3rd grader will lie it!!
But for higher grad? No learn book.
It's about music and love and it happened at high school.
I think first book, this one is best book at high school musical series.
I like movie more than book, it's boring to read book after you watch movie,Cause it's EXACTLY same book!!
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