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Click to view full description | 1. | Oke, Janette A Gown of Spanish Lace
Bethany House Publishers 1995 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK A Gown of Spanish Lace ANNOTATION First-time schoolteacher Ariana is abducted to an outlaw camp far from home, and her confinement stretches into weeks. FROM THE PUBLISHER Ariana Benson loves her life -- her parents, her town, her new job as schoolteacher. But her nearly perfect life changes in an instant when two tough-looking characters abduct her from the schoolhouse in the midst of a blizzard. Ariana's frantic questions are ignored as she's taken farther and farther from home, eventually to a camp of outlaws whose motives Ariana dares not imagine. Then Laramie appears at her door, assigned to be her guard. He doesn't seem to share the temperament of his violent companions. Could he be Ariana's only chance for escape? FROM THE CRITICS AudioFile This Western with a Christian theme and as many plot twists as a mountain trail takes young schoolteacher Ariana Benson through a kidnapping; love with an outlaw-turned-rescuer; disappointment; and, finally, happiness. (Was there any doubt?) Aimee Lilly's intense narration captures the outlaws' spirits, as well as Ariana's initial despair and later happiness. Lilly's characterizations are true to the tone of the book, capturing the personalities of all. Ariana seems too perfect, but this is due to Oke's style-and her fans will probably not object. M.A.M. ® AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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| 2. | Oke, Janette A Quiet Strength
Bethany House Publishers 1999 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK A Quiet Strength FROM THE PUBLISHER Book 3 of A Prairie Legacy. A new marriage brings both joy and strain, refining Virginia into a woman of character and godliness. SYNOPSIS Book 3 of A Prairie Legacy. A new marriage brings both joy and strain, refining Virginia into a woman of character and godliness. FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature - Childrens Literature This historical novel set in the Canadian prairies in the early 1900s is the third book in the "A Prairie Legacy" series. It continues the story of Virginia Simpson as she marries Jonathan and struggles with him to begin and nurture a family and a successful, horse-breeding farm. Although somewhat dependent on the earlier novels, this book could also be enjoyed on its own. It would probably appeal most to young adult girls who like gentle, heartwarming tales featuring characters with a strong, traditional Christian faith. 1999, Bethany House, Ages 12 up, $15.99, $14.99, and $10.99. Reviewer: Gisela Jernigan Library Journal Secure in God's guidance, Virginia rushes into marriage with Jonathan. But right away, they forgo a honeymoon so that Jonathan can build their house on his horse ranch. Even after they move to the ranch, the amount of time Jonathan must spend training the horses dissatisfies Virginia. When her best friend abandons her child, Jonathan and Virginia open their arms and their hearts. In the process, Virginia learns that love shared is returned many times over. Virginia's childish tantrums are an annoying counterpoint to a simple story, but Oke fans will want it. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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| 3. | Oke, Janette A Searching Heart
Bethany House Publishers 1999 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK A Searching Heart FROM THE PUBLISHER The Yearning Deep Inside Her-to Go Somewhere, Discover Something, Be a Part of the World About Her in a New Way-Would Not Go Away. But What Would Satisfy It? In The Tender Years, Virginia Simpson managed to struggle through adolescence and was looking forward to stepping into adulthood. When her graduation day arrives, she walks to the podium as the class valedictorian to the proud grins of her grandparents, Marty and Clark Davis. College beckoned, and life seemed to be well in hand. She thought she would feel different. Like an adult, with an inner knowledge that she was on the edge of the nest, ready to try her own wings. And then circumstances began swirling around her, making her rethink her plans and reevaluate her priorities. If She Only Knew What the Future Held... FROM THE CRITICS VOYA - Judy Sasges When readers first met Virginia, protagonist of Oke's Prairie Legacy series, she was fourteen and struggling with peer pressure. It is now four years later, and Virginia is a high school graduate preparing to leave for college. Her sweetheart Jamison is already a quarterback for the college team and Virginia looks forward to her role as his girlfriend. Family obligations, however, intervene. A sickly elder sister who has difficulty recovering from childbirth requires that Virginia postpone her plans. After initial resistance, Virginia embraces small town life-her new nephew, her job in the post office, the comfort of her church. When Jamison's faith is challenged and he breaks up with her, Virginia is brokenhearted but able to cope due to her strong faith and family ties. She continues to try to find her place in the universe while helping her family and neighbors. As with the first in the series, The Tender Years (Bethany, 1997/VOYA February 1998), the elements for a "wholesome" read are here: strong family values, the natural integration of Christianity into the story line, and a plot that is easy to follow. The content is dialogue driven, with minimal action. There are loose ends (a possible suitor for Virginia, an obviously ill-fated marriage for Jenny, the wayward best friend, and so on), indicating that there will be a third entry in the series. The setting continues to be nebulous-there really is no sense of time or place other than references to small towns and trains as the basic mode of transportation. A few more details putting the setting into a historical context would be helpful. VOYA Codes: 3Q 3P M J S (Readable without serious defects, Will appeal with pushing, Middle School-defined as grades 6 to 8, Junior High-defined as grades 7 to 9 and Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12). Library Journal Oke (The Tender Years, LJ 9/1/97) continues the story of the grandchildren of the characters that appeared in her highly popular "Love Comes Softly" series. Virginia Simpson is about to graduate from high school and continue her education at college when a family crisis derails her plans. Virginia soon discovers that the rest of the world is moving on without her. Her best friend, Jenny, discovers the freedom of college, and Virginia's boyfriend begins to grow away from God and then away from Virginia. As usual for Oke, this is a tender and touching novel. However, it is also surprisingly slow and lacks enough plot to make it one of Oke's best. Of course, the author's many fans won't mind this one bit, so libraries will still need to purchase this lesser work of one of Christian fiction's great writers.
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| 4. | Oke, Janette Another Homecoming
Bethany House Publishers 1997 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Another Homecoming FROM THE PUBLISHER The world is at war. A young man bravely kisses his weeping bride goodbye at the train station, leaving her all alone. Then the dreaded telegram, and a decision that nearly tears her apart... A little girl grows into womanhood, unaware of the forces that swirl around her past and her future. SYNOPSIS A mother's heart-wrenching decision, the explosive secret uncovered, and a search to find the missing pieces. FROM THE CRITICS Library Journal Christian fiction powerhouses Oke and Bunn team up again (after Return to Harmony, Bethany, 1996) with a story of wartime romance and its tragic consequences. Martha and Harry Grimes were married for only nine weeks when he was sent overseas during World War II. When Harry is declared "missing and presumed dead," 18-year-old Martha panics at the thought of raising their expected child alone. When the baby girl is born, Martha gives it up for adoption. When Harry is found to be alive, though gravely wounded, it is too late for Martha to get their baby back. Returning home from war, Harry is bitter over his wounds and refuses to forgive Martha for her action. Though they have other children, the couple is never truly happy; their children grow up incomplete and eventually become Christians, which allows them to bring Harry and Martha back together. This is a truly unique and touching view of the effects of Christian belief on ordinary lives. It is beautifully written and should satisfy the authors' many fans.
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| 5. | Oke, Janette Beloved Land
Bethany House Publishers 2002 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Beloved Land FROM OUR EDITORS In this emotional sequel to The Distant Beacon, Anne and Nicole must travel great distances in perilous times to be reunited with their gravely ill and much-loved father. In the chaotic realm of revolutionary America, nothing seems secure for these "sisters of the heart" but their abiding faith and love. FROM THE PUBLISHER Book 5 of Song of Acadia. In their own incomparable style, Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn paint a portrait both lavish and poignant of the colorful, chaotic world of the American Revolution, where danger is rife and political views run deep. And once drawn into that world, readers will be reluctant to reemerge until the last triumphant chapter has drawn to a close. Learning of their beloved father's precariously ill health, Anne and Nicole make separate plans to visit him in Georgetown, in spite of the dangerous instability of the times. Nicole travels from Massachussetts with her fiancé, while Anne and her husband must brave an arduous transatlantic crossing from England. But the hazards of travel are not to be compared to the events or struggles with which each of these ?sisters of the heart? must ultimately come to terms.
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| 6. | Oke, Janette Beyond the Gathering Storm
Minneapolis, Minn. Bethany House Publishers Paperback Good 0.72 x 8.41 x 5.52
From Publishers Weekly Oke, whose evangelical Christian romances have sold 19 million copies worldwide, here presents the romantic lives of an adopted brother and sister in pre-WWI western Canada. Duty calls Henry, a sensitive and kind Mountie, to inform a young logger's wife that her husband has been killed in an accident. The woman's tragic loss haunts Henry, who wonders for years afterward what became of her and her infant son. Assigned to a new beat five years later, he rediscovers Amber and gains her trustAand eventually her heartAby offering his calm and steady assistance as she copes with another near-tragedy. Meanwhile, Henry's younger sister, Christine, off to work as a secretary in the big city of Edmonton, experiences her own loves and losses. Courted by the boss's temperamental, randy son, the saintly Christine has to fend off the traditional temptations of her suitor's fast friends, late evenings and penchant for alcohol. She and the boss's son become engaged, but his mercurial outbursts only worsen, occasionally erupting in violence (the novel anachronistically refers to Christine as "physically abused"). A heartbroken Christine breaks off the engagement, sadder but wiser. Oke covers little new ground in this latest historical Christian romance, though she paints a fairly realistic portrait of a controlling, abusive man, and refrains from tidying up the novel by having Christine fall for someone more suitable. (July) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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| 7. | Oke, Janette Beyond the Gathering Storm
Bethany House Publishers 2005 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Beyond the Gathering Storm FROM THE PUBLISHER Two Love Stories in One From Bestselling Author Janette Oke! Whether you've read one Janette Oke story, or you've read them all, Beyond the Gathering Storm is sure to touch your heart. Returning to her beloved Canadian West, Oke has written another novel of tenderness and romance in which lives of character and courage are tested in the wilds of an untamed land. This time, though, there are two love stories instead of just one as she introduces Christine and Henry, adopted brother and sister who are about to leave home. Raised on the secluded frontier in the loving care of their adoptive parents, Elizabeth and Wynn, the two young adults set out on their own and soon face the challenge of their lives. Henry, a Canadian Mountie like his father, struggles between the call of duty...and the call of his heart. Christine, meanwhile, attempts to make her own way in the city. There she meets a rich man's son and must choose between God's will and her own. Will these two compassionate hearts find the love for which they yearn or are they at risk of being broken? SYNOPSIS A bestselling favorite, released in a new cover, this is a story of painful memories, second chances, and earnest love. Author Bio: Janette Oke, recipient of the 1992 ECPA President's Award and the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry has also won both the Gold Medallion Award and the Christy Award for fiction along with the hearts of millions of readers! Janette and her husband, Edward, live in Alberta, Canada. FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly Oke, whose evangelical Christian romances have sold 19 million copies worldwide, here presents the romantic lives of an adopted brother and sister in pre-WWI western Canada. Duty calls Henry, a sensitive and kind Mountie, to inform a young logger's wife that her husband has been killed in an accident. The woman's tragic loss haunts Henry, who wonders for years afterward what became of her and her infant son. Assigned to a new beat five years later, he rediscovers Amber and gains her trust--and eventually her heart--by offering his calm and steady assistance as she copes with another near-tragedy. Meanwhile, Henry's younger sister, Christine, off to work as a secretary in the big city of Edmonton, experiences her own loves and losses. Courted by the boss's temperamental, randy son, the saintly Christine has to fend off the traditional temptations of her suitor's fast friends, late evenings and penchant for alcohol. She and the boss's son become engaged, but his mercurial outbursts only worsen, occasionally erupting in violence (the novel anachronistically refers to Christine as "physically abused"). A heartbroken Christine breaks off the engagement, sadder but wiser. Oke covers little new ground in this latest historical Christian romance, though she paints a fairly realistic portrait of a controlling, abusive man, and refrains from tidying up the novel by having Christine fall for someone more suitable. (July) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information. |
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| 8. | Oke, Janette Beyond the Gathering Storm
Bethany House Publishers 2000 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Beyond the Gathering Storm FROM THE PUBLISHER Two Love Stories in One From Bestselling Author Janette Oke! Whether you've read one Janette Oke story, or you've read them all, Beyond the Gathering Storm is sure to touch your heart. Returning to her beloved Canadian West, Oke has written another novel of tenderness and romance in which lives of character and courage are tested in the wilds of an untamed land. This time, though, there are two love stories instead of just one as she introduces Christine and Henry, adopted brother and sister who are about to leave home. Raised on the secluded frontier in the loving care of their adoptive parents, Elizabeth and Wynn, the two young adults set out on their own and soon face the challenge of their lives. Henry, a Canadian Mountie like his father, struggles between the call of duty...and the call of his heart. Christine, meanwhile, attempts to make her own way in the city. There she meets a rich man's son and must choose between God's will and her own. Will these two compassionate hearts find the love for which they yearn or are they at risk of being broken? SYNOPSIS A bestselling favorite, released in a new cover, this is a story of painful memories, second chances, and earnest love. Author Bio: Janette Oke, recipient of the 1992 ECPA President's Award and the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry has also won both the Gold Medallion Award and the Christy Award for fiction along with the hearts of millions of readers! Janette and her husband, Edward, live in Alberta, Canada. FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly Oke, whose evangelical Christian romances have sold 19 million copies worldwide, here presents the romantic lives of an adopted brother and sister in pre-WWI western Canada. Duty calls Henry, a sensitive and kind Mountie, to inform a young logger's wife that her husband has been killed in an accident. The woman's tragic loss haunts Henry, who wonders for years afterward what became of her and her infant son. Assigned to a new beat five years later, he rediscovers Amber and gains her trust--and eventually her heart--by offering his calm and steady assistance as she copes with another near-tragedy. Meanwhile, Henry's younger sister, Christine, off to work as a secretary in the big city of Edmonton, experiences her own loves and losses. Courted by the boss's temperamental, randy son, the saintly Christine has to fend off the traditional temptations of her suitor's fast friends, late evenings and penchant for alcohol. She and the boss's son become engaged, but his mercurial outbursts only worsen, occasionally erupting in violence (the novel anachronistically refers to Christine as "physically abused"). A heartbroken Christine breaks off the engagement, sadder but wiser. Oke covers little new ground in this latest historical Christian romance, though she paints a fairly realistic portrait of a controlling, abusive man, and refrains from tidying up the novel by having Christine fall for someone more suitable. (July) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information. |
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| 9. | Oke, Janette Birthright
Bethany House Publishers 2001 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Birthright FROM THE PUBLISHER As a young girl, Miriam must flee her home in a Lamanite village to escape her birthright?to be offered as a sacrifice to the Lamanite gods. During her flight in the deep jungles, Miriam crosses paths with Jacob, a young Nephite soldier who saves her life and leads her to safety among the Nephites. Years later, now a young woman, Miriam meets Jacob again. She is surprised to find that the sisterly affection she felt for him so long ago has developed into something deeper. But before she or Jacob can discover their true feelings for one another, war comes to the lands of the Nephites, and both Miriam and Jacob find themselves thrown into a whirlwind of struggles. As they fight to keep their faith alive, they are drawn even closer together.
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| 10. | Oke, Janette Bluebird and the Sparrow
Bethany House Publishers 2006 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Bluebird and the Sparrow ANNOTATION An elder sister feels she is plain in comparison to her beautiful younger sister and must look into her heart to discover the true differences between them. FROM THE PUBLISHER There were moments when she wished she were an only child, that her mother had never blessed her with a baby sister. Not a sister...like Glenna. "She?s lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She?s just beautiful!" Berta was used to those comments. Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the streets, everyone was always exclaiming over her little sister Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta gradually came to the conclusion that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. And as the two girls grow up, that determination shapes their relationship. Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored. Berta is serious, dependable, prim, and always feels plain and ordinary-especially when she compares herself to her sister. But the day will come when Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly makes the distance between them. SYNOPSIS The heartwarming story of sisters whose relationship is threatened when both are attracted to the same man. FROM THE CRITICS School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-A richly detailed inspirational novel from a prolific writer of Christian fiction. Set in the early 1900s on the Canadian prairie, the story centers on Berta, the older, plain, dependable sister of cheerful, beautiful, affectionate Glenna. From childhood on, Berta feels ignored as pretty Glenna receives most of the attention from family, friends, and especially young men. She develops a protective shell so as not to compete with her sister's limelight. Circumstances and the stress of not revealing her true feelings finally cause the young woman to seek the advice of her minister. Both sisters eventually discuss their feelings and Berta discovers her ``true self.'' Oke presents believable characters in a well-paced story full of insight and common sense. It will be especially appealing to any young adult who feels like a ``sparrow'' in comparison to the ``bluebirds.'' The religious message does not appear until the later half of the book and could be overpowering to some readers, but the universal message of acceptance of self is this book's strong point.-Judy R. Johnston, Auburn High School, WA
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| 11. | Oke, Janette Bluebird and the Sparrow
Bethany House Publishers 1995 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Bluebird and the Sparrow ANNOTATION An elder sister feels she is plain in comparison to her beautiful younger sister and must look into her heart to discover the true differences between them. FROM THE PUBLISHER There were moments when she wished she were an only child, that her mother had never blessed her with a baby sister. Not a sister...like Glenna. "She?s lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She?s just beautiful!" Berta was used to those comments. Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the streets, everyone was always exclaiming over her little sister Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta gradually came to the conclusion that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. And as the two girls grow up, that determination shapes their relationship. Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored. Berta is serious, dependable, prim, and always feels plain and ordinary-especially when she compares herself to her sister. But the day will come when Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly makes the distance between them. SYNOPSIS The heartwarming story of sisters whose relationship is threatened when both are attracted to the same man. FROM THE CRITICS School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-A richly detailed inspirational novel from a prolific writer of Christian fiction. Set in the early 1900s on the Canadian prairie, the story centers on Berta, the older, plain, dependable sister of cheerful, beautiful, affectionate Glenna. From childhood on, Berta feels ignored as pretty Glenna receives most of the attention from family, friends, and especially young men. She develops a protective shell so as not to compete with her sister's limelight. Circumstances and the stress of not revealing her true feelings finally cause the young woman to seek the advice of her minister. Both sisters eventually discuss their feelings and Berta discovers her ``true self.'' Oke presents believable characters in a well-paced story full of insight and common sense. It will be especially appealing to any young adult who feels like a ``sparrow'' in comparison to the ``bluebirds.'' The religious message does not appear until the later half of the book and could be overpowering to some readers, but the universal message of acceptance of self is this book's strong point.-Judy R. Johnston, Auburn High School, WA
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| 12. | Oke, Janette Bride for Donnigan
Bethany House Publishers 1993 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Bride for Donnigan FROM THE PUBLISHER Responding to an Advertisement, She Crossed an Ocean to Meet a Total Stranger and Became a Mail-Order Bride... Kathleen O?Malley stood on the deck of the Barreth Lily and watched the land she?d called home for more than a dozen years slip from her view. She had thought she would be glad to see the last of it, but she was not. Emotions in turmoil, her whole being yearned to slip from the ship and return to what she knew. Even though Kathleen had not been happy with her situation, it was all she had ever known. As the shoreline faded into the morning mist, her only certainty was that she was bound for America to marry a man whose name she did not even know and whose face she had never seen. On the other side of the Atlantic, Donnigan Harrison anxiously awaits Kathleen?s arrival on a prairie farm far from her port of arrival in Boston. He has known the wonder of a dream fulfilled-a snug frame cabin, the sturdy log barn and outbuildings, a fine herd of livestock, and crops in the field that made his eyes sparkle. Yet Donnigan felt a loneliness on the western frontier that pierced his very soul. With so limited opportunities for finding a wife, the notion of ordering a wife that once seemed unthinkable had come to make some sense. Now that the time has come, Donnigan feels like a small boy waiting for Christmas. But Donnigan?s anticipation is overshadowed with terrifying uncertainties-What have I done? And that question is echoed in Kathleen?s heart as she nears the po
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| 13. | Oke, Janette Calling of Emily Evans
Bethany House Publishers 1990 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Calling of Emily Evans ANNOTATION A young woman questions her ability to carry out God's call to a country parish in the prairie settlements. FROM THE PUBLISHER The story of a young Bible college student who feels God's call to start a church on her own.
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| 14. | Oke, Janette Classics for Girls Pack, Vols. 1-3
Bethany House Publishers Hardcover 7.89x5.68x2.14 in. 1.89 lbs.
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| 15. | Oke, Janette Cote of Many Colors
Bethany House Publishers 2001 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Cote of Many Colors ANNOTATION When their caretaker is hospitalized, Blue Boy and the other homing pigeons receive food, water, and excellent care from two young boys who love pets. FROM THE PUBLISHER A Janette Oke's Animal Friends book. Full-color and filled with whimsical illustrations, this charming tale tells the story of how two young brothers help out when their landlord falls ill without finding someone to care for his carrier pigeons. SYNOPSIS A Janette Oke Classic Children's Story. Mark and Timmie long for a pet but can only dream about the cote of pigeons their neighbor has. When a chance to care for the birds arrives, the boys learn a lesson in responsibility. FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature - Rebecca Watson Blue Boy is one of Mr. Faraday's prize homing pigeons. Like the other pigeons, he is carefully fed, watered and cared for by his devoted owner. From his perch on top of the loft, Blue Boy can see two boys next door, Mark and Timmie, who spend much of their time watching the pigeons and wishing for a pet of their own, but being afraid of their grouchy landlord, Mr. Faraday. When Mr. Faraday becomes ill and cannot care for his pigeons, Mark and Timmie go out of their way to see that everything is taken care of for the birds?and for Mr. Faraday. Mr. Faraday finds that sharing his love of animals with his neighbors makes his hobby more enjoyable. Blue Boy gets to move next door into a new loft, or cote, lovingly painted all of the boy's favorite colors. And Mark and Timmie finally get a pet of their own. With simple words and gentle pictures, this book shows the importance of loving our neighbors in a way that children will appreciate. This book is part of the "Janette Oke's Animal friends" series. 2001 (orig. 1987), Bethany Backyard/Bethany House,
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| 16. | Oke, Janette Distant Beacon
Bethany House Publishers 2002 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Distant Beacon FROM THE PUBLISHER Anne's sorrow over her husband's death has been eased by the unexpected discovery of his heritage in the family and by her marriage to a brilliant young theologian. But Nicole is as restless as ever and has decided to retutn to North America. Should she go to the Acadian family of her childhood in Louisiana's bayous? Or should she settle in Nova Scotia near her birth parents? The American colonies are in revolt against England, and Uncle Charles asks her to go to Massachusetts to oversee his extensive landholdings. The attentions of the ship's captain during the crossing touch a yearning deep within her, but she also realizes all her loyalties are about to be tested. Is she French? Is she English? Is she a supporter of the American cause? Nicole's unique legacy will allow her to play an extraordinary role in the unfolding historic events, but will she be able to find a home for her heart?
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| 17. | Oke, Janette Ducktails
Bethany House Publishers 2001 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Ducktails ANNOTATION As Quackery and his brother Zackery get bigger, they begin to question whether their parents always know what is best. FROM THE PUBLISHER A Janette Oke's Animal Friends book. This full-color, first-chapter book follows young duckling Quackery and his siblings around the farmyard. Together with their parents they travel to the pond and learn to appreciate the gift of life. SYNOPSIS A Janette Oke Classic Children's Story. The young duckling Quackery and his siblings follow their parents around the farmyard and to the pond, as they learn to appreciate the gift of life. FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature Quackery, a mallard duckling, tells this tale, which should appeal to the younger first-chapter-book reader, with its slowly paced story and parentally assured scenes. However, the story may bore slightly older children because of the weak credibility of its two-dimensional characters and the lack of strong, well-drawn art to move the action forward and illuminate the text. The dialogue between the ducks poses questions early on about the reality of their anthropomorphic lives?How would a duckling know about riding a roller coaster, sinking or rhyming? How would a duckling know the meaning of such terms as boys, sissy, fellows, kids and mama's boy? Overall, the book is text heavy and art light. Years ago, award-winning author Oke wrote this long, soft-and-cuddly, under-my-mama's-wing story, whose message flew well with certain readers who neither cared about the discrepancies nor about the disproportionate text and poor art. Today's visually oriented readers forgive little pertaining to picture books. They may quickly shift from this type of story?once loved and adored?to one that challenges and whose art holds their interest and strongly depicts the story. This "ducky tail" that once took off, flew well and was resurrected, now falters in its efforts to lift off the ground. Part of the "Animal Friends" series. 2001, Bethany House, $5.99. Ages 6 to 10. Reviewer: Patricia Timbrook
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| 18. | Oke, Janette Gown of Spanish Lace
Bethany House Publishers 2006 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Gown of Spanish Lace ANNOTATION First-time schoolteacher Ariana is abducted to an outlaw camp far from home, and her confinement stretches into weeks. FROM THE PUBLISHER Ariana Benson loves her life -- her parents, her town, her new job as schoolteacher. But her nearly perfect life changes in an instant when two tough-looking characters abduct her from the schoolhouse in the midst of a blizzard. Ariana's frantic questions are ignored as she's taken farther and farther from home, eventually to a camp of outlaws whose motives Ariana dares not imagine. Then Laramie appears at her door, assigned to be her guard. He doesn't seem to share the temperament of his violent companions. Could he be Ariana's only chance for escape?
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| 19. | Oke, Janette Gown of Spanish Lace
Bethany House Publishers 2002 Hardcover
ABOUT THE BOOK Gown of Spanish Lace ANNOTATION First-time schoolteacher Ariana is abducted to an outlaw camp far from home, and her confinement stretches into weeks. FROM THE PUBLISHER Ariana Benson loves her life -- her parents, her town, her new job as schoolteacher. But her nearly perfect life changes in an instant when two tough-looking characters abduct her from the schoolhouse in the midst of a blizzard. Ariana's frantic questions are ignored as she's taken farther and farther from home, eventually to a camp of outlaws whose motives Ariana dares not imagine. Then Laramie appears at her door, assigned to be her guard. He doesn't seem to share the temperament of his violent companions. Could he be Ariana's only chance for escape? FROM THE CRITICS BookList - John Mort Using a plot that owes much to Zane Grey, who himself owed a great deal to Walter Scott, Oke places a young schoolmarm, Ariana Benson, in harm's way and then joins her with the man she loves. Ariana is kidnapped and held for ransom by a band of outlaws--turns out though, that the boss' son, Laramie Lawrence, has a conscience and even an incipient faith. He steals Ariana from the outlaws, and on a long trek to Montana, the two fall in love. Laramie becomes a Christian, but a missing cuff on Ariana's inherited wedding gown shows up in Laramie's long-dead mother's trunk, linking the two as brother and sister, separated years before when Indians massacred their parents. Tough break, but further research reveals that they are not related, and so the marriage can proceed. Oke is the grande dame of Christian fiction, and her latest is likely to join "The Bluebird and the Sparrow" , her previous work, on the evangelical Christian best-seller list. AudioFile This Western with a Christian theme and as many plot twists as a mountain trail takes young schoolteacher Ariana Benson through a kidnapping; love with an outlaw-turned-rescuer; disappointment; and, finally, happiness. (Was there any doubt?) Aimee Lilly's intense narration captures the outlaws' spirits, as well as Ariana's initial despair and later happiness. Lilly's characterizations are true to the tone of the book, capturing the personalities of all. Ariana seems too perfect, but this is due to Oke's style-and her fans will probably not object. M.A.M. ® AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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| 20. | Oke, Janette Heart of the Wilderness
Bethany House Publishers 1993 Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK Heart of the Wilderness ANNOTATION After being raised by her trapper grandfather, a teenage Kendra is apprehensive about leaving the wilderness to face school and the unknowns of civilization. FROM THE PUBLISHER George McMannus traveled night and day from his wilderness cabin when the tragic news arrived that his daughter and son-in-law had died in a river accident. His only granddaughter, Kendra Marty, not yet four years old, had been left behind. McMannus was her only family, but what could a trapper, living alone in the backwoods, do to care for Kendra? She was such a tiny thing-so small to have lost so much. He should have known from the first time he looked into those large green eyes that the two of them belonged together. The one small child, firmly clutching a worn rag doll, was his, and he was hers. Papa Mac, as Kendra came to call him, knew her place was with him. But what kind of home, what kind of training, could he provide in a wilderness of mountains and trees and rivers that no one had even named? Although he did not have answers, he felt he must at least try. Will Kendra ever be ready to face the scary and confusing world far from the wilderness she loves?
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