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Oke, Janette 1935-

Overview
Works:483 works in 2,114 publications in 14 languages and 168,304 library holdings
Genres:Christian fiction  Historical fiction  Love stories  Western stories  Domestic fiction  Bildungsromans  English fiction  Domestic fiction, American  War stories  Canadian fiction 
Classifications:pr9199.3.o38, 813.54
Most widely held works about Janette Oke
 
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Once upon a summer by Janette Oke( Book )
53 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,685 libraries worldwide
An orphaned boy finds his security in God after his aunt, who has raised him, marries and moves away.
Love comes softly by Janette Oke( Book )
51 editions published between 1979 and 2011 in 8 languages and held by 2,592 libraries worldwide
A marriage of convenience blossoms into heartfelt love in a pioneer setting in the Old West. Fiction in the Little-House-on-the-Prairie tradition.
Winter is not forever by Janette Oke( Book )
50 editions published between 1980 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,584 libraries worldwide
The captivating story of Josh who must decide what he wants to do with his life.
The winds of autumn by Janette Oke( Book )
45 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,577 libraries worldwide
Sequel to: Once upon a summer. Josh, an orphan raised by relatives on the family farm, faces important questions about life, love, and himself, while on the brink of manhood.
The bluebird and the sparrow by Janette Oke( Book )
32 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,577 libraries worldwide
A young woman overshadowed by a better-looking, more-charming sister, loses out in the affections of a man they both want. The novel chronicles how she finds peace with the help of religion. By the author of Love Comes Softly. The heartwarming story of sisters whose relationship is threatened when both are attracted to the same man.
The tender years by Janette Oke( Book )
44 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,508 libraries worldwide
A girl on the Prairies is torn between loyalty to her parents and to a friend. Virginia is very much taken by adventurous Jenny, but her parents consider Jenny a bad influence and wish she would end the friendship. Virginia keeps stalling and is dragged into trouble by Jenny.
Spring's gentle promise by Janette Oke( Book )
44 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,444 libraries worldwide
Josh commits himself to the challenge of running the family farm and a family.
The distant beacon by Janette Oke( Book )
28 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,436 libraries worldwide
In the midst of revolution, Nicole's loyalties and faith are tested when she comes face to face with a staggering betrayal and she is forced to choose her ultimate allegiance.
Too long a stranger by Janette Oke( Book )
22 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,427 libraries worldwide
A captivating mother-daughter story in the best Janet Oke tradition. When Sarah Perry loses her husband, she resolves that the best thing she can do for her young daughter Rebecca is send her off to a "proper" boarding school. And, years later, when Rebecca returns home, the distance between the two women can no longer be measured just in miles.
A searching heart by Janette Oke( Book )
35 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,391 libraries worldwide
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.
Love's long journey by Janette Oke( Book )
49 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 2,374 libraries worldwide
Enchanting pioneer love story from the author of the bestsellers, Love Comes Softly, and Love's Enduring Promise.
Love's enduring promise by Janette Oke( Book )
42 editions published between 1980 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 2,368 libraries worldwide
Continuing story of pioneer adventures begun in Love Comes Softly.
Beyond the gathering storm by Janette Oke( Book )
35 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 2,332 libraries worldwide
The Delaneys adopt Henry and Christine. Henry follows his father into the RCMP. His duties include some that leave him with haunting memories. Christine moves to the city to find employment. She falls in love with her employer's son.
A gown of Spanish lace by Janette Oke( Book )
30 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 2,294 libraries worldwide
A teenaged girl kidnapped by outlaws, the mysterious wedding dress and the young man she comes to love.
The sacred shore by Janette Oke( Book )
25 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and German and held by 2,265 libraries worldwide
Oceans and circumstances have forced families apart. An extraordinary set of journeys awaits them all, each as intricate and perilous as the coastline itself. New beginnings are connected to all that has come before.
A quiet strength by Janette Oke( Book )
32 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,256 libraries worldwide
Virginia Simpson has endured her share of struggles on the Great Plains, but she faces more trials after she marries as she balances relationships in her household and tries to build a house with her new husband.
Like gold refined by Janette Oke( Book )
31 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,221 libraries worldwide
After years of turmoil, Virginia Lewis is finally satisfied with her life. God has blessed her with the love of her husband Jonathan and four wonderful children, one of which is the daughter of her wayward childhood friend Jenny. Ten-year-old Mindy has grown into a healthy, faith-filled child and a full-fledged member of the Lewis family. But when a desperate Jenny arrives to reclaim her daughter, Virginia and Jonathan find themselves in a battle they had never foreseen.
When calls the heart by Janette Oke( Book )
38 editions published between 1982 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,210 libraries worldwide
A lovely eastern schoolteacher faces the frontier with firm resolve "never to marry one of those undependable, rough and rowdy adventurers of the West."
When breaks the dawn by Janette Oke( Book )
30 editions published between 1986 and 2007 in English and German and held by 2,195 libraries worldwide
Elizabeth and Wynn face more challenges as a test of their faith and love.
The birthright by Janette Oke( Book )
21 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and German and held by 2,168 libraries worldwide
The only living relative of Lord Charles Harrow, Nicole journeys from Nova Scotia to England at the onset of the Revolutionary War, to accept her duty as his heir. Filled with a desperate longing for home, Nicole invites her sister Anne to join her in England. Drawn by her deep love for Nicole, Anne and her infant son join her at the Harrow estate. But with war waging between England and the American colonies, a tragic secret threatens to surface and tear these sisters apart forever.
 
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Audience level: 0.34 (from 0.34 for Once upon ... to 0.35 for Too long a ...)
Once upon a summer
Alternative Names
Oak, Džanet 1935-
Oke, Janette L. 1935-
欧克, 珍妮特
Languages
English (1,722)
German (185)
Undetermined (125)
Dutch (40)
No Linguistic Content (10)
Russian (8)
Chinese (5)
Danish (5)
Japanese (5)
Finnish (4)
French (3)
Portuguese (3)
Spanish (2)
Norwegian (2)
Covers
Love comes softlyWinter is not foreverThe winds of autumnThe bluebird and the sparrowThe tender yearsSpring's gentle promiseThe distant beaconToo long a stranger
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