The Joy of Simple Pleasures: Discovering Mayapples, Sweet Corn, and Lamprey Eels with Stella
“Stella’s Very Special Summer” is a heartwarming novel that takes readers on a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. Set in the mountains near the Catskills, the book follows Stella, an eleven-year-old girl, and her family as they spend the summer of 1955 in their cabin by the river. With no TV or iPads, the […]
The Importance of Family in ‘Stella’s Very Special Summer’
“Stella’s Very Special Summer,” a novel by Carol Lunney-Hampson, takes readers on a journey to the summer of 1955 in the Catskill Mountains of New York/Pennsylvania. The story revolves around Stella, an 11-year-old girl who spends her summer with her family in their cabin along the river, trying to save it because of their financial […]
Surviving Hurricane Diane: The True Story Behind Stella’s Very Special Summer
In the summer of 1955, Hurricane Diane ravaged the Northeast region of the United States, leaving behind a path of destruction and devastation. It was the second most costly hurricane in US history at that time, causing massive flooding, landslides and destroying homes and businesses. The events of Hurricane Diane serve as a backdrop for […]
Stella’s Very Special Summer: A Nostalgic Trip Back to the 1950s
“Stella’s Very Special Summer” is a heartwarming tale that takes us back to the summer of 1955, when families packed up their cars and headed to the mountains, beaches, and other vacation spots to escape the city. The author, Carol Lunney-Hampson has crafted a nostalgic and captivating story that transports readers back to a simpler […]
How a Gangster Helped Save a Family’s Cabin: The Unexpected Twist in Stella’s Story
“Stella’s Very Special Summer,” by author Carol Lunney-Hampson, is a heartwarming story of family, adventure, and unexpected twists. Set in the summer of 1955 in the Catskill Mountains of New York, the story follows 11-year-old Stella and her family as they spend their summer in a cabin by the river. The family’s financial struggles threaten […]
From Tonsillectomies to Tragedy: The Challenges Faced by Stella’s Family
In “Stella’s Very Special Summer,” author Carol Lunney-Hampson takes readers on a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. Set in a small cabin in the Catskill Mountains of New York, the story follows 11-year-old Stella and her family as they spend the summer of 1955 in their cabin by the river. But while the summer […]
Stella’s Very Special Summer: A Nostalgic Trip Back to the 1950s
“Stella’s Very Special Summer“ is a heartwarming tale that takes us back to the summer of 1955, when families packed up their cars and headed to the mountains, beaches, and other vacation spots to escape the city. The author, Carol Lunney-Hampson has crafted a nostalgic and captivating story that transports readers back to a simpler […]
The Importance of Family in ‘Stella’s Very Special Summer’
“Stella’s Very Special Summer,” a novel by Carol Lunney-Hampson, takes readers on a journey to the summer of 1955 in the Catskill Mountains of New York/Pennsylvania. The story revolves around Stella, an 11-year-old girl who spends her summer with her family in their cabin along the river, trying to save it because of their financial […]
From Tonsillectomies to Tragedy: The Challenges Faced by Stella’s Family
In “Stella’s Very Special Summer,” author Carol Lunney-Hampson takes readers on a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. Set in a small cabin in the Catskill Mountains of New York, the story follows 11-year-old Stella and her family as they spend the summer of 1955 in their cabin by the river. But while the summer […]
The Joy of Simple Pleasures: Discovering Mayapples, Sweet Corn, and Lamprey Eels with Stella
“Stella’s Very Special Summer“ is a heartwarming novel that takes readers on a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. Set in the mountains near the Catskills, the book follows Stella, an eleven-year-old girl, and her family as they spend the summer of 1955 in their cabin by the river. With no TV or iPads, the […]