Book excerpt: The High School Musical phenomenon leaps onto the big screen with 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 October 24, 2008 and on DVD February 24, 2009! Timed to the DVD release, two early readers are available for young fans of the film. Color photos and simple text that retells part of the film makes these titles perfect for newly independent readers.