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Summer Promise (Christy Miller #1)
As 14-year old Christy leaves her family's Wisconsin farm to spend the summer at her wealthy aunt and uncle's beach home in Newport, she realizes this could be the best season of her life. . Through it all, will Christy keep her promise to her parents not to do anything she'll regret?
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
June 1st 1988
by Focus on the Family Publishing
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Summer Promise by Robin Jones Gunn is a fantastically written book that I feel many teenagers or young-adults can relate to. In case you haven't had the pleasure of reading and being sucked into this exquisite book yet you could almost relate it to the same setting as "Summerland." The story of 14 year old, Christy Miller, venturing off to her aunt and uncles at Newport beach California for the summer turned out to be a lot more than what she bargained for. Christy, a Wisconsin native, had alway...more
The first time I heard about the Christy Miller series I was only ten or eleven years old. I had won them in a Focus on the Family reading contest. I barely understood the choices that Christy faced and many of the concepts were a little over my head at the time. But when I reread the first 6 or so books again after turning 15, they made a big impact on me. I love Christy. If she were real she would be the closest of my "book" friends- except for maybe Mallory from the Babysitter's Club or Kate...more
Robin Jones Gunn posted this week on a social media site that during a radio interview she was introduced as Christy Miller. I can see why. The character she created is so realistic that I, as a non-fiction aficionado, enjoyed this book greatly.
This is a Christian book, and I normally have a bias against books that weave the "plan of salvation" into the story line, but aside from that I want to read the rest of this series, and I'm not even the target age range!
I believe this was ooriginally pub...more
This is a Christian book, and I normally have a bias against books that weave the "plan of salvation" into the story line, but aside from that I want to read the rest of this series, and I'm not even the target age range!
I believe this was ooriginally pub...more
I received an electronic copy of this book from Librarything's Early Review program in exchange for an honest review.
Book Summary from Amazon:
"As 14-year-old Christy leaves her family's Wisconisn farm to spend the summer at her wealthy aunt and uncle's beach home in Newport, she realizes this could be the best season of her life. She's full of hope that surfer Todd will like her; the beach crowd will accept her; and she can become like her gorgeous new friend, Alissa.
But the summer doesn't unfol...more
Book Summary from Amazon:
"As 14-year-old Christy leaves her family's Wisconisn farm to spend the summer at her wealthy aunt and uncle's beach home in Newport, she realizes this could be the best season of her life. She's full of hope that surfer Todd will like her; the beach crowd will accept her; and she can become like her gorgeous new friend, Alissa.
But the summer doesn't unfol...more
I requested this book through Librarything early reviews. I had never read anything by Robin Jones Gunn before.
Synopsis:
Christy joins her Aunt Marti and Uncle Bob for the summer in California. She is excited to hit the beach and make new friends. Christy does not have success the first day on the beach. She is so upset that her aunt decides to cheer her up by taking her shopping and getting a new look. The second day was more successful and Christy is able to make friends. Aunt Marti wants to co...more
Synopsis:
Christy joins her Aunt Marti and Uncle Bob for the summer in California. She is excited to hit the beach and make new friends. Christy does not have success the first day on the beach. She is so upset that her aunt decides to cheer her up by taking her shopping and getting a new look. The second day was more successful and Christy is able to make friends. Aunt Marti wants to co...more
Jul 25, 2011
Theresa
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
tween to teen girls
Recommended to Theresa by:
ER
Targeted toward tweens to young teens, this well written story tackles the challenges of being a teenager and kicks it up a notch by focusing on the Christian teen. Christy is the average teen who only wants to be accepted and ends up in some very uncomfortable and unsafe situations. She lives on a farm, goes to church every Sunday, and is the all around "good" girl. She is soon to be 15 and not only wants friends, but wants a summer romance while she stays with her Aunt and Uncle. Her being boy...more
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(We received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.)
I honestly couldn't finish this book. I had no idea this was going to be religious.
The entire time I was reading the book I felt like I was being preached at. There was a part where Todd, Christy's love interest, made it seem like if you weren't Christian then you weren't worthy.
I strongly disliked her Aunt Marti. From the beginning she was trying to change everything about Christy;...more
(We received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.)
I honestly couldn't finish this book. I had no idea this was going to be religious.
The entire time I was reading the book I felt like I was being preached at. There was a part where Todd, Christy's love interest, made it seem like if you weren't Christian then you weren't worthy.
I strongly disliked her Aunt Marti. From the beginning she was trying to change everything about Christy;...more
Summer Promise is the story of Christy Miller, a 14-year-old girl from Wisconsin that is spending her summer with her aunt and uncle in California. She has trouble making friends in the beginning, but after her aunts gives her a complete makeover she gains the confidence to finally go out and socialize. Her new friends seem wonderful, but looks can be deceiving. Christy has a wild and eventful summer, during which she learns all about herself.
This is another book that, as a mom, I would encourag...more
This is another book that, as a mom, I would encourag...more
Mar 17, 2008
Aly
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this book is awesome i gave my life to christ before i even finished the story. two of my friends did too. its amazing.
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Another fantastic book by Robin Jones Gunn. The settings for her books are always just right for her storys.
this book is really good. christy is a realistic character who has actual problems that normal people deal with, as opposed to the idiotic, perfect people in most novels. she is a girl that we can all relate to. even when she messes up, it's ok because we do too. she is also an inspiration for my faith. though she doubts occasionally, she is always open to suggestions and ideas on how to improve her faith in God. this book is definitely worth a chance and so is the rest of the series. you feel y...more
Young teenager Christy spends the summer in California with her rich and worldly aunt and uncle. Christy faces challenges in her friendships and self-image and questions what is important in this life. I've wanted to read these books since being impressed with other titles by Robin Jones Gunn. I thought this was a very realistic look at some issues facing teenagers in the 90's (its a tad bit dated! :-)) and maybe even a little too realistic. I would recommend it for teenagers on the mature side....more
In a Judy-Blume-meets-Karen-Kingsbury style, this opening novel in the Christy Miller deals with serious issues--some spiritual, some not--from a youngster's perspective. Frankly, as a longtime reader of Christian fiction, I've seen this kind of thing before in the works of other authors, such as Melody Carlson. Summer Promise is well-done, don't get me wrong; I just found it to be everything that I expected from a female-fronted young adult novel...and nothing that I didn't expect from such a b...more
It seems a fairly common question to ask someone what book changed their life. Whenever I hear this, I immediately go to the Christy Miller series (and then feel like a bad English major because it's far from literature). But it's the truth. It's certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but for young teen girls confused about God and life as they fully transition into adolescence, it's perfect. It shows that there is more to romance than what is currently marketed to teens and that taking it slow ha...more
Aug 18, 2012
Connie Suehiro
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I first saw this book (and series) at my school library at the age of 11. I wanted to read them badly, but i had to wait till i was old enough. I am very glad my mom (im on her account at the moment) made me wait till i was 13. i understood more of the book then i would have at the age of 11. i still dont understand everything that happens in the book since Christy ages faster then me :P but i will read them in a couple years then maybe i will understand more.
Jun 03, 2011
Kaite
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
realistic-fiction,
romance
I thought it would be a little bit better. Maybe if it was more modern I would like it better. I'll read the rest of the series to find out what happens but everyone that I talked to that had read it said that they wished they had a Todd. When I read, at least, he sounded a little clueless about how she liked him or something. I mean, Christy's aunt had to talk Todd into going with her, I don't know if he would've gone otherwise. A lot of ups and downs I think. It's pretty good over all though.
Ms.Gunn's first foray into writing fiction -- and it shows. Luckily she kept writing and turned Christy Miller and her friends into a delightful series of books (in spite of some typical hallmarks of Christian fiction one can't seem to get around). Christy's story of her summer visit to her aunt & uncle at Newport Beach is forced, and the writing is awkward. There are spelling and grammar errors that should not be in a final edition. Her newfound attraction for Todd is a bit flimsy and Chris...more
Jul 05, 2010
Julia
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Hmm... I'm not sure about this series yet. Yes it keeps me interested, but I tend to get frustrated while reading it! My viewpoint is much different than hers, that's for sure! I got to keep my mind open, and see how the series ends before I can put my final stamp on it. My advice: don't read it unless you are 13 or older
Check out more reviews at Books to the Sky.
(I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.)
I honestly couldn't finish this book. I had no idea this was going to be religious.
The entire time I was reading the book I felt like I was being preached at. There was a part where Todd, Christy's love interest, made it seem like if you weren't Christian then you weren't worthy.
I strongly disliked her Aunt Marti. From the beginning she was trying to change everything about Christy;...more
(I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.)
I honestly couldn't finish this book. I had no idea this was going to be religious.
The entire time I was reading the book I felt like I was being preached at. There was a part where Todd, Christy's love interest, made it seem like if you weren't Christian then you weren't worthy.
I strongly disliked her Aunt Marti. From the beginning she was trying to change everything about Christy;...more
This book was ok; it was a love story. But, it was never very exciting or interesting, in my opinion. It was too ordinary. I never read the rest of the series because of that.
There were elements of this book that I really enjoyed and thought were totally appropriate and applicable in a young girl's life today, issues that she would be hungering to know more about and I liked how the author dealt with these heavy topics. What I didn't care for was how young Christy was to be obsessed over some boy that she had only just met, I felt like she was a little too immature to try juggling a boyfriend. While this book had some good points I wasn't too impressed with the quali...more
I love how this story goes. It talks about your relationship with your family, friends and specially God. That's all I want to say, I hope I can read the next book. It's an easy-read so why not give it a try? ;)
I read this series when I was like 10, but R.J. Gunn is so eloquent that she just inspires me. Sometimes, you gotta go back.
Oh my gosh! I read this when I was a teen and a Christian, but i still remember how much I loved these books! :D
Aug 17, 2011
Jessi
added it
I loved the entire Christy Miller series! A great young adult series that looks at relationships with boys and God!
This is the first book in my favorite series ever! God really uses these books to speak to teen girls.
Read this in my early teens and rereading it now to see if I would still be able to recommend it to teens and preteens. It's as good, wholesome, and romantic as I remembered it. Great for the 12-15 Christian girl set.
I am not going to lie, I was OBSESSED with these books at a middle schooler. Loved them!!!
i love this book especially because it is christian and i dont see anything bad about the book.
It wasn't bad, just not one of the authors best in my opinion.
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