Will Ella ever survive the move to Seattle? With her so hippie parents. In the rain… With no friends, belongings, nada, zip?Ella Jensen is an old soul stuck in a teenager’s body, and she doesn’t make friends easily. In her senior year of high school, her family moves across the country to Seattle, turning her already-small world upside down. She feels alone and lost… But then she finds a box … But then she finds a box of decades-old love letters between Martha and Frederick; she becomes best friends with her new tiny neighbor, Miss T; and she gets her first kiss from Hans, a very symmetric German exchange student.
But summer ends abruptly when she is forced to make a decision that will change her life. Forever.
A warmhearted and humorous coming of age story, Lost in Seattle, is a celebration of family, love, friendship, and that special bond between daughters, mothers, and women across generations.
“If you love a fast-paced story, with snappy dialogue and lots of humor and heart, this is the book for you.”
“Charlotte Roth caught my attention with the snappy chapter titles. She kept it with snappy dialogue, which I adore, unique characters, which I fell in love with, and a story filled with heartbreaking, humorous, and heartwarming moments.
It hasn’t been easy for Eleanor, living with her tree hugging, ‘hippie-like’ parents. She’s not happy when they move her from the east coast all the way to Washington state. After an exhausting cross-country drive with her parents in a U-Haul truck, they finally reach their destination, only to find the truck is filled with another family’s belongings. After five days of being stranded with nothing of their own and limited funds, they finally decide to get some use out of the unclaimed contents of the truck. When they find an iron mailbox full of letters from 30 years ago, the two women in the family decide to read them. The tales of a young couple’s struggles three decades earlier weave a complex and interesting pattern into this already interesting web of entertaining story line.
This first story of Ms. Roth reads like it’s her tenth, with crisp, clean writing. I’m looking forward to reading more from her.
I give it 5 stars and high recommendations!”
Lori Leger, Author of Fictional Romance with a Cajun flair. Owner/Editor at Cajunflair Publishing
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This was such a fun and sweet read. I have read a lot of Charlotte’s other novels and was not expecting this from her but I was not disappointed in the change up of things. The ease of the story flow was still strong and evident throughout the process. I felt as if I was there experiencing things first hand with Ella and I was cemented there till the very end of the book.
Ella is devastated when she learns that she has to move her senior year and start completely over all the way across the country in Seattle. She is feeling lost and desolate trying to navigate the new world that Seattle is to her when she stumbles upon a box of old letters. While reading and falling in love with the two writers of the letters, Martha and Frederick, she also develops a friendship with her neighbor, Miss T, and an interesting relationship with Hans, a German exchange student. By then end of the summer she has learned a lot about life, come into her own and discovered that you can write your story and the outcomes. Everything seems to be settling well for Ella when suddenly she is faced with a very important and life changing decision. Will she make the right decision?
I adored every moment of this novel. It was deep and emotional, but was effortless to read because the way everything balanced with the style of writing that Roth possesses. I was so bummed when it was over and I am anxiously waiting for more.
This book was absoutely fantastic! Once I started it’s like I couldn’t stop! It is a wonderfully written book that is filled with heart felt, quirky, funny and some heart breaking parts. It is a must read!
This book has so much going on, but you will love every second. It brought out so many emotions from me and yet it left me happy in the end but asking for more. I will definitely be looking for the next in this series.
The story begins with Ellie and her parents moving cross country to Seattle for her father’s new job. Reluctantly uprooted again, Ellie tries to adapt to her new surroundings . The mixup of the Uhaul moving van was hilarious. Her parents stored the unknown owners boxes in the shed, only to open them on a “use as we need them basis. ” After Ellie found a mailbox filled with letters in the shed, Ellie, her mom and neighbor,
Mrs. T created book nights to read them. The three became interconnected by reading Martha and Fredricks love letters to each other. A lot of the heartache they experienced in their life, mirrored her parents life. Ellie goes through many challenges , and one decision that will change her life forever.
I love the family dynamic Charlotte Roth created. I could just see how much love everyone has for each other. The banter, humor, sass, between Ellie and her parents is heartfelt. How their unconditional love and forgiveness is important in their relationship.
I thoroughly enjoyed Hope Dorman narration. How she would change from Ellie to Mrs. T, to Mom and dad, was flawless. Giving each character their own personality. Audiobookobsessionreviewer
I would recommend this book to readers/listeners who like a gradual progression to a story. I listened to the Audible version. I had a lot of trouble getting into the beginning of the book, starting and stopping it to listen to another book first at least three times since it started slowly. I would also warn listeners that the topics in the book got increasingly more mature with discussions of fertility/pregnancy/adoption/abortion and my personal pet peeve – lies and secrets. The characters definitely aren’t perfect and don’t necessarily learn from mistakes.
The narration of the book was good, although I noticed a couple places where the audio repeated itself.
There’s not a cliffhanger for the next book in the series and this can be read as a stand alone novel, but there are definitely unresolved issues.
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This was my first Charlotte Roth’s book. This is the first book in The Miss Apple Pants Series, a coming age story. This is a sweet, fun, and beautiful story. Ella is a lovely character. I love the family spirit, and the friendship in this story. Hope Dorman did a great job with the narration. The characters were easy to distinguish.
Lost in Seattle is the 1st book in the Miss Apple Pants series and was an amazing coming of age story with mystery, humor, friendship, drama and so much more. The story was well-written and layered with two interesting stories woven together and will evoke a range of emotions from you. This captivating tale will grab your attention and hold it until the very end ensuring you enjoy every moment of it. I would highly recommend this novel to everyone.
I listened to the audible version of this novel and I loved. It was narrated by Hope Dorman who did an excellent job. I loved her portrayal of the characters and they she was able to give varying voices to the characters.She really brought the story to life and I enjoyed listening to the narration.
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Lost in Seattle by Charlotte Roth is book one in The Miss Apple Pants Series that I listened to on audio narrated by Hope Dorman.
This is the second book of Charlotte’s that I have read and it definitely won’t by last. Her writing just pulls you into the story and you can’t stop reading until the very end.
Hope did a great job on the narration she really brought the story to life. However, I did have to listen to it between 1.25 – 1.50 speed otherwise it was really slow reading in my opinion.
I can’t wait to dive into the second book Lost in Love.
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Fabulous Story! Great Audible Listen Charming, Delightful & Heartfelt!
Miss Apple Pants
Lost in Seattle
By: Charlotte Roth
Narrated by: Hope Dorman
I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful story, it is sweet, emotional and heartfelt. Charlotte Roth is a talented author who creates stories and characters that are interesting and relatable. This story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it to the very end. I loved the characters and everything about them. I especially loved the family dynamics of the Jensen’s, their closeness and how open they were with each other. Another highlight was the bond that formed between Ella and Miss T. The original storylines were amazing, from the mix up with their belongings to the mailbox which brought so much to their lives. I highly recommend, it is a sweet story, an emotional rollercoaster at times but it is the type of story that makes you feel and one that will stay with you for a very long time. Charlotte Roth thank you for another great & entertaining story. I am looking forward to what comes next for Ella.
I listened to the Audible edition, Hope Dorman does a terrific job narrating and performing the voices of all the characters. She gives them their own voice and personality as well as heart. You can hear the emotions of the characters in her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
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A coming of age story set in 2012 & goes back in time to the eighties in Seattle, WA. A tale of two stories intertwined. One based on thirty year old love letters between Martha & Frederick, the other revolves around seventeen-year-old Ella and her hippie parents. The secondary storyline revolved around love letters is complex, & a intriguing tale intricately weaved into a entertaining storyline. Characters are witty, & one-of-kind. Overall, a sweet, humorous, & heartwarming fun read. Looking forward to reading the next novel in this series if the author decides to write it.
This book is a coming of age story about a girl whose life is turned upside-down when she moves to a new city. After a mishap with the moving truck her and her mother start to read letters written by Martha and Fredrick. Not only are we seeing how Eleanor’s life pans but Martha’s and Fredrick’s past. We see a friend ship blossoming between Eleanor and Miss T.
I haven’t read anything by this author before but will be reading more in the future.
Great plot!! Ella is a 17 years old teenager who had it difficult to make friends when her parents were moving every other year. When she finally has that home feeling and people she can call friends in Connecticut, her father informs her that they are moving again on the other side of the country, N Seattle.
The journey that Ella starts all the way in Seattle is full of love, friendship, self-discovery. She becomes a woman and finds friends in people she is expecting the least. And the help and the process is a little bit unusual than what you would think. A different book but so lovely and with characters that you will remember for a long time
5 Star
Miss Apple Pants: Lost in Seattle by Charlotte Roth is a coming of age book that tells the tale of a young girl who’s been uprooted and moved to Seattle. This book had my emotions sll over the place and pulled at my heart strings. I couldn’t put this down once I started reading it had me entranced and turning the pages ..This book had me tearing up and laughing at times.Ella is a young woman who isnt happy about being uprooted and moved to Seattle. But she finds herself unable to stay away from the letters in the box she found.These letters were written by Martha and Frederick. The more letters she reads the more she feels connected to them.Can Seattle feel like home to Ella? I can’t say enough about this book and the author whom ive read other books by but this one tops the charts for me.I highly recommend this book.i cant wait to read more from this author.
What an amazing coming of age story! Lost in Seattle is written by Charlotte Roth and follows Eleanor. Eleanor is 17 and was finally settling in where her and her parents were living in Connecticut when her father quits his job and accepted another one in Seattle, WA. She reluctantly goes with her parents. Her parents are these quirky, hippie, adorable people that yes, named their daughter after the Beatles song. They truly helped the cuteness factor to this book! Their trek across the country was quite the adventure with a bunch of twists and turns. Then once they get to Seattle, their lives become an adventure. But somehow they learn how to make the most of everything! Eleanor goes through a whole lot of ups and downs, firsts and most importantly she finds out who she is and comes out of her shell. She even has her first boyfriend! This was such a great story and such an easy read. I giggled throughout the book. But, the story itself is what kept making me want to keep reading. There was always something that wanted to make you continue to turn the page. I loved reading and following this adventure. It was one of the best coming of age books I have read since Judy Blume! I’m really glad that I read this and I really hope there are more to come from this author. I would definitely recommend this book to teenage girls and women alike!
Miss Apple Pants: Lost in Seattle by Charlotte Roth is book one of the Miss Apple Pants Series. This book is a coming of age story but it’s really so much more than that. It really shows the ties between family, friendships and love, while also depicting the special bonds mothers and daughters have. I enjoyed the depiction of Ella’s relationship with her parents as well even though she’s not thrilled they are moving across the country. Though it’s not easy for Ella living with her hippie like parents, they have a better relationship than I would have expected them to have.
For Ella, this story is really a journey into finding herself. She’s faced with many challenges she’s never faced before but how she deals with them really speaks to her character. The fact that she goes through these challenges but keeps her bond with her parents is great and j really enjoyed their relationship and the overall development of the characters, especially Ella.
This was a good read. I was leary at first due to the title but honestly, I was sucked into the story and it was great!
5 Stars
Lost in Seattle is the first book in the Miss Apple Pants series by Charlotte Roth. This is a really great young adult story, a coming of age, with humour, friendship, emotion, drama, mystery, quirky and memorable characters, and more.
This story is complex and multi-layered, with two interesting and clever stories woven into a witty, heart-warming and fun read. We meet Ella who has had her life turned upside down when her family treks across the country to move to Seattle right in her senior year at High School. She is scared, a little lost and feels very alone in all this. But when a box of old love letters is discovered, and they begin to read them- an intriguing story starts to form as each letter is explored and she can’t help feeling a connection to Martha and Fredrick, and their story.
Some new friends bring some humour and zaniness- and added another element of interest to this already charming read. But, then Ella has to make a life changing decision which twists this story and adds a little drama.
Overall this is a heart-warming and very enjoyable read. Not that I would expect anything less from this talented author.
Well done!
Thank you, Ms. Roth!
This was a cute coming of age story that touched many areas of my heart!It’s one of those YA reads that will screw with your heat but heal it in the end!
This wasn’t the first read from this author but, I’ll be honest wasn’t my favorite. It was beautifully written but i fell like there were a lot of “filler” details that we didn’t need but overall the book was amazing. I loved how it hooked me and kept me intrigue through the whole story.
This author is one of my favs and a must have one click!
Miss Apple Pants: Lost in Seattle
Written by Charlotte Roth
⅘ stars
I’ll start off by admitting I have been overlooking this book based on the title, I wasn’t sure if the book would be geared towards a younger audience. I have been really enjoying Charlotte Roth’s writing lately and felt that I should give this book a try since her writing hasn’t let me down yet. I have to say I am really happy I took a chance and read this, it was just as fulfilling as past reads by this author.
Miss Apple Pants is a really strong story with even stronger characters. The connections and relationships between the characters are heartwarming and this coming of age story brought smiles and tears. Once again a grand slam for Charlotte Roth.
Miss Apple Pants: Lost in Seattle by Charlotte Roth is a coming age story about a girl named Ella. Her family decides before her senior year of high school, to move across the country to Seattle. Ella is an old soul, who is very mature for her age but the move is hard for her, That was until she came across this box of old letters and fell in love with the writers of them. She also meets her neighbor, Miss T and develops a friendship with her. Ella, then faces a very tough decision that could change her life. What will she decide?
Charlotte Roth captures you from the first page, and you will not be able to put it down. Her writing flows and it is very engaging. The characters are believable and very realistic. Lost in Seattle is the first book in the Miss Apple Pants series and covers many emotions but is is definitely worth the read.
I give 5 stars to Miss Apple Pants: Lost In Settle written by Charlotte Roth.
This is a beautifully written story about a young girls coming of age, which many of us women go through growing up. This story really touched base on family, friendships, and soul finding moments that help to shape us in to women.
Ella Jensen and her hippy family start off on the long journey across country to Settle, where it rains more than it’s sunny and she’ll have to make new friends, which doesn’t come easily to her, she’s a old wise soul stuck in a young girl body.
A secret discovery of a old box of love letters between a Martha and Frederick is the beginning of a unlikely friendship,which also is the start of new experiences in life for Ella. Finally she start to feel less lonely and lost in settle.