Departures
Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · May 3, 2011
Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen cross paths on their way to summer vacations that reveal what a gift it is to have a true Forever Friend.
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- Who it’s for
- Two summer stories explore how friendship shifts when romance and new possibilities enter the picture.
- Themes
- Friendship and trust, Romantic interest, Summer vacations
- Genres
- Christian Relationships YA, Friendship for Teens, Clean & Wholesome YA Romance
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Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen cross paths on their way to summer vacations that reveal what a gift it is to have a true Forever Friend. Now Boarding at Gate 10 After her high school graduation, still aching from Todd’s departure, Christy joins her family on a trip to Wisconsin to visit relatives. While there, she reunites with Matthew, an old friend from junior high.
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When Matthew starts to show a romantic interest in Christy, she realizes this summer vacation could change everything she thought her future would be. In the Event of a Water Landing Fifteen-year-old Sierra Jensen can’t wait to spend her summer vacation with her friend Jana at a pristine lake in Montana. But when they arrive, it becomes clear that Jana’s only interest is acquiring a boyfriend. Sierra just wants to hang out with the guys as friends, but Jana turns every encounter into a possible romantic relationship. As their friendship begins to suffer, Sierra wonders if it’s possible to find a Forever Friend who will listen to you, laugh with you, and keep your confidences.
Summer, Friendship, Change
Two summer stories explore how friendship shifts when romance and new possibilities enter the picture.
Come here for
- Friendship tested by mismatched ideas of summer fun
- Christy and Sierra navigating changing relationships
Expect
- Two stories centered on summer vacations and close friendships
- Romantic possibility alongside the search for a trusted friend
Where it sits
| Christian Relationships YA | 61% |
|---|---|
| Friendship for Teens | 52% |
| Clean & Wholesome YA Romance | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Girls & Women
- Christian YA
- Christian Relationships YA
- Authors
- Robin Jones Gunn
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- May 3, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Friendship and trust · Romantic interest · Summer vacations
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Girls & Women