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College on the Horizon
She’s the bold, free-spirited type. She’s young, she’s fun, and she’s following God. She’s Sierra Jensen—Christy Miller’s good friend—in her senior year of high school with college fast approaching! In this fourth volume of the popular Sierra Jensen series, Sierra’s life becomes a roller coaster of decisions as she strives to Hold on Tight through choices about friendship, honesty, and college. Then, with high school graduation Closer Than Ever , she eagerly plans for Paul’s visit and can’t wait to know where everyone will be going to college. Finally, in Take My Hand , a misunderstanding with Paul means Sierra must start college hurt and confused. Is the damage to their relationship as final as it feels?
Christy Miller knows a good friend when she meets her,
and so will you— Sierra Jensen is better than ever!
Hold On Tight
Decisions, decisions. That’s all Sierra’s life is lately. Eager to escape the stress, she can’t wait to join her brother and a few friends on a road trip as they visit a university in Southern California and tack on a day at an amusement park. It’ll be great! But right from the start, things go wrong. And suddenly Sierra’s trip is full of more twists and turns than any roller coaster. There’s only one way to handle a wild ride like this: hold on tight, trust God to keep her safe—and scream for all she’s worth.
Closer Than Ever
Paul is coming home! What’s more, he’s coming to Sierra’s graduation party. She spends every spare moment planning—after all, his visit has to be perfect. Then, more good news! Sierra and Randy are accepted into Rancho Corona University . Sierra couldn’t be happier—until she hears Vicki hasn’t received an acceptance letter. Does that mean Sierra and her friends won’t be in college together? But the worst news of all comes on graduation night. There’s been a terrible accident. With limited information, Sierra fears the worst. Can she let go and trust her dreams to God?
Take My Hand
What a year! Not only is Sierra starting college, but her older sister, Tawni, is engaged—to Paul’s older brother, Jeremy! As the two families prepare for the wedding, Sierra’s excitement grows. At last, she and Paul will be together—face-to-face! But their longed-for reunion is marred by a costly misunderstanding that turns Paul away and sends Sierra off to college hurt and confused. Only the gentle wisdom of Sierra’s good friend, Christy Miller, helps her face a difficult decision. But is it too late for Sierra and Paul?
Story Behind the Book
“After writing the twelve-book Christy Miller series for teens, a new teen character showed up on the pages of the final novel. Her name was Sierra Jensen, and she was such a compelling character that readers began asking for a series about Sierra in order to hear more about her life choices. Our family had just moved to Portland at the time, and I found it easy to picture a sixteen-year-old like Sierra shopping at the local vintage clothing stores, hanging out with friends at a garage band concert, and serving at the homeless shelter on weekends.” —Robin Jones Gunn
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A satisfying conclusion to a lovely series, 2008-07-31
Sierra Jensen is thrilled when her entire family gathers to celebrate her older sister's engagement. However, as excited as she is for Tawni, Sierra's mind is preoccupied with other things.
In TAKE MY HAND, the final book in Robin Jones Gunn's Sierra Jensen series, Tawni's engagement party will allow Sierra to finally see long-fantasized-about Paul after over a year apart. Tawni is conveniently engaged to Paul's older brother, and Sierra is more than hoping that she and Paul will be able to sneak away from their families long enough to do some much needed catching up. As the big day approaches, Sierra becomes more and more nervous and decides to let Tawni, a professional model, give her a makeover. With different clothes, tons of makeup and a crazy new hairstyle, Sierra barely recognizes herself. And, more importantly, neither does Paul!
This certainly gets things off to a rocky start, and as the night progresses, the reunion continues to be much less romantic than planned. Paul's undivided attention goes to Sierra's elderly grandmother, and Sierra is left alone with a headache from her new hairdo. However, later that night, Sierra's dreams are more than realized when they are finally left alone together. Holding hands on the beach while Paul reads her poetry, Sierra is sure that she is with "the one." Everything seems to be going perfectly, until Paul abruptly ends things and makes a comment that hurts and angers Sierra.
Very confused, Sierra moves into college unsure of where things stand with Paul. His words have left her with a lot of questions about his past, especially after she sees his ex-girlfriend with a child who bears a striking resemblance to him. Sierra must face the double challenge of beginning life away from home on her own, and deciding what the future holds for her and Paul, now that he is finally a reality and not just a far-away dream.
TAKE MY HAND provides a satisfying and exciting conclusion to the story of Sierra and Paul. Readers may have begun to wonder if the long-talked-about but rarely seen Paul did in fact exist. Most of the attention here is focused on wrapping up this storyline, which was the undercurrent to the entire series. However, the book leaves many questions unanswered. The fate of Sierra's other friends, also integral to the series, is barely touched upon, as is Sierra's new life at college. This perhaps does leave ample room for Gunn to expand the story in the future. Nonetheless, fans will certainly be pleased with this final chapter of an enjoyable series.
--- Reviewed by Jennifer Crosby
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 Awesome Book., 2008-02-29
I loved this book. I will admit though, when I firt started reading it. I was thinking 'This book is going to be soo boring' But, the more I was reading it. The more I found I loved it. For any christian girl, or even a girl who wants to learn more about god. This would be an awesome book for them. It deals with a lot of the things that teen girls deal with. And the way Sierra Jensen handles all the things that are thrown at her, is awesome. She can turn and awful mistake, into a chance for god to use her.
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Sierra Jensen vol. 4, 2008-01-21
This volume of the book was the best! All christy miller fans will enjoy it!!
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A satisfying read!, 2006-07-07
This collection includes the first three books in the Sierra Jensen series written by Robin Jones Gunn.
Only You, Sierra introduces sixteen-year-old Sierra. Flying home from a mission trip in the UK, Sierra has met several new friends, including Katie and Christy, who readers of Robin's Christy Miller series will recognize. Normally outgoing and adventurous, Sierra is surprised to feel anxiety about her family's move to Portland, Oregon during the time she was away. A new home, new school, and potential new love interest challenge Sierra to reevaluate beliefs about herself that she has long taken for granted.
In Your Dreams finds Sierra watching over Granna Mae for a few days while her family is out of town. While it's difficult for Sierra to see her Granna's memory come and go, what seems to be a simple responsibility becomes more than Sierra bargains for when Granna Mae receives a call saying she needs immediate surgery. Meanwhile, Sierra tries to find a part-time job and wonders why, when she was the most popular girl at her old school, she is having such a difficult time making new friends in Portland.
Don't You Wish takes Sierra and her sister Tawni to spend Easter break at the beach with Christy, Katie, and their friends. When Tawni hits it off immediately with Jeremy, and even Katie pairs off with Antonio, an Italian exchange student, Sierra struggles with being jealous and feeling left out. She wants a boyfriend too. She tries to have fun and even learns to surf. But when Sierra witnesses Christy and Todd, to her the perfect couple, going through a difficult time in their relationship, she realizes everyone has struggles in their life. And she learns, as 1 Tim 6:6 states, that godliness with contentment is the greatest gain.
"Have you ever felt as if you were caught between two lives? The one you're living, and the one you wish you were living?" Sierra asks Christy.
Armchair Interviews says: Readers of all ages will understand Sierra's feelings and be ministered to by the timeless truths God reveals to her throughout this collection.
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