Amazon.com Hannah Montana is one of Disney Channel's hottest tween
series and now all 26 first-season episodes are together in one
four-disc set that's sure to be watched again and again. The
season begins with Miley's first few weeks in Malibu and the
story of how friends Lilly and Oliver learn of her secret
identity as Hannah Montana. Who could forget Cody Linley as the
zombie-slayer and the
That's so Suite Life of Hannah Montana episode that
begins with a stay at the Tipton hotel and ends with Robbie Ray
restarting his career and leaving Roxy watching over Jackson and
Miley? Other first-season events include an American Idol
spoof in which Amber's lack of singing talent is exposed, a
disturbing visit from Hannah's deranged cousin Luanne, and
Miley's inadvisable crush on the Hannah Montana-hating 9th
grader Josh. Throughout the season, Miley struggles to keep her
alter-identity a secret, juggle the demands of her dual life,
have a meaningful relationship with a boy, and somehow coexist
with her brother Jackson while constantly growing and learning
about the importance of friendship, being yourself, and doing
what's right. Guest stars abound in this first season and
include Dolly Parton, Corbin Bleu, Cody Linley, and Ashley
Tisdale. Bonus features include a 7-minute walk through the
Cyrus family farm with Miley and Robbie Ray and the first
episode of the 2008 Disney Channel Games. The "Hannah's
Highlights" feature is simply an indication of Hannah's favorite
episode from each disc. Hannah Montana: The Complete First
Season is the perfect gift for Hannah Montana fans, but be
forewarned: watching all 26 episodes back-to-back leads to
calling your Grandma "Mamaw" and waxing on about how "Being a
teenager is harder than walking through a balloon shop with a
porcupine purse." (Ages 7 and older) --Tami Horiuchi