Peculiar Treasures

by Robin Jones Gunn

Book Overview

A fresh start? Katie Weldon catches more than just the bouquet at the wedding of her best friend, Christy Miller. She also snags a job offer that launches her into an adventure she never imagined. Katie eagerly accepts the job as resident assistant at Rancho Corona University, only to find herself in a community of conflict. She thought this was where God wanted her, but how can God use her--and love her--when everything is falling apart? Especially...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031027656X
• ISBN13: 9780310276562
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 15 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 10 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Who wouldn't love to get know Katie better??? 😝

Katie..... One of the best characters Robin Gunn ever created!!!! 😄 My friend let me borrow this book from her and I finished it in less than two days!!!! I am so glad to be able to see what happens to Katie and where her love story goes. ❤️ In this book we can see a little bit of what's going on in Christy and Todd's life and Doug and Tracy's life. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 🍼 And the reformed Rick Doyle is in it too.😏 And we meet awesomw new characters, like Natalie, Julie, and Goatie Guy. (have I peeked your interest enough, by now?) Get this book!!!!! 🫵 🛍 📕

Great Read!!!

I read all the Christy Miller books when I was in high school and when I heard Robin Jones Gunn was writing another book I had to get it. It was such a great book. Robin Jones Gunn does a phenomenal job of making the characters become real. I would highly recommend this book and all other Robin Jones Gunn books.

Best Yet

Peculiar Treasures is Robin Jones Gunn best work yet. I have followed Christy through all the series. Katie always seemed like the girl I wanted to know better. Robin develops her character well, from a teenage girl bopping around, making flippant comments, stating profound "God discoveries", to a young woman still trying to work out the kinks in life. She is very easy to identify with. I love the illustrations of the backpacking trip, the "wall of kisses," and the melted ice cream. And what is fun for us Christy Miller fans is to continue to follow her life after the college years. An easy read, great for all of us to see a good christian model!

Yahoo!!!

I almost jumped out of my seat when I saw that this was coming out! I was so excited and happy to see we were finally going to see Katie's story. As the previous reviewer said, I was not disapointed at all! Robin Jones Gunn is a fantastic writer and I have loved her Christy books for years. I cannot wait until the second book comes out, in fact, I pre-ordered it today!

Anticipation worth the wait

My teen daughter and I have been following Christy and Sierra together and were so excited to see this story continue with Katie. We both LOVED it! I appreciate that the author does not skirt issues facing teens and young adults, and gives a Christian response using super role models to help us in reaching and gently guiding our daughters. It sure helped me to remember those younger years and to be sensitive to the issues teens face. We can't wait to read #2 coming out this Fall! These books have helped reenforce and support values. Love how the purity issue, clothing, and relationships are handled.

Old Friends are Back Again

Katie Weldon, Christy Miller's best friend, caught the bouquet at Christy's wedding. But wedding bells aren't on their way for her just yet. First she's got to choose a major she wants at college. Then she has to think about accepting an RA position in the dorms. AND then Katie has to wonder about her relationship with Rick Doyle, her not exactly boyfriend because they haven't discussed labels yet. Throughout all these decisions and circumstances, Katie must remember that God is with her at all times, even when she can't figure out what's going on herself. When I heard that there was going to be a new edition to the Christy Miller saga, I was in 7th heaven. I adored the original Christy Miller books growing up, loved the Sierra saga, and was thrilled to see old friends pop up in Robin Gunn's other two series Glenbrooke and Sisterchicks. I was excited to hear we would finally get to read Katie's story. I had high expectations going into this book and I was not let down at all! All the familiar characters are back and the story picks up right where the last book in the Christy and Todd series left off. Even if this is your first time meeting the gang you won't get lost as all the characters are reintroduced again. Katie is someone most young women can identify with. Personally I thought that Katie is a more dimensional character that Christy was in the previous series. She's more outgoing, outspoken and a risk taker. I really do love her unique way of seeing life such as her accepting Christ was like taking up a dare from God. I also shared her frustration about defining her relationship with Rick yet at the same time I was glad to see how they everything worked out before using labels. This book totally made me miss being in college again and living in the dorms. I miss all the goings ons of dorm life, with staying up late, friends around the corner, and late night fast food runs. If it only didn't have to be ruined by studying! I wish I could have studied at Rancho Corona with Katie as my RA. She sound like she would have been the perfect RA to have, someone you could easily talk to with your problems. There's lots of humor in this book too with Katie's penchant for off beat jokes and wisecracks. It was a refreshing read and I learned quite a bit. I myself have never noticed the peculiar treasures reference in the Bible but after reading this I like seeing myself in that viewpoint. It took me no time at all to finish this book and I was sad to see it end. I cannot wait to see what happens next in Katie and Rick's relationship. Book 2 cannot come out fast enough! HIGHLY recommended!!!