A young girl named Sarah learns patience and perseverance through her interactions with a slow-moving turtle.
Author
Janette Oke
12 books in the catalog
Janette Oke has 12 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, pioneer life and animal story. The titles we've reviewed span 1982 to 1994.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A hedgehog named Pordy learns to overcome his prickly nature.
Janette Oke's "This Little Pig" is a heartwarming story about a young girl's love for her pet pig and the lessons she learns about responsibility and care.
A young girl named Maury cares for a lamb, learning responsibility and the value of kindness.
A young girl visits a zoo and learns about different animals and their habitats.
A young woman named Ellie faces hardship and uncertainty as she journeys west with her family. She learns to rely on her faith and inner strength.
A young woman named Marty moves to the prairie and learns to adapt to a new life.
A young girl named Annie Mae learns about her family's history and the importance of her heritage through a special quilt.
A young woman named Elizabeth faces hardship and finds love while homesteading on the prairie.
A cat named Rusty, who has strayed from home, experiences life on the streets and eventually finds his way back.
A young woman moves to a new town and faces the challenges of starting over, finding community and love.
Spunky, a young girl, navigates life and learns lessons through her diary entries.
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