Janette Oke
61) Nana's Gift
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A string of perfectly formed pearls - it would take Duncan years to save the money required to purchace them. But his carefully kept secret, his sacrifical gift, becomes a symbol of the family legacy. For their last great- granddaughter who has a very special need, the pearl necklace will take on extraodinary value.
62) The red geranium
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When Gran Thomas finds herself hospitalized, the prognosis for a complete recovery is bleak. Her young grandson Tommy cannot understand why she will no longer be there for him, or why she is so sad. He feels he must do something to help her. Finally, when Tommy pushes himself through the secret opening in Gran's wooden fence, he discovers a gift of love that promises to bind them together forever.
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2016.
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English
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"In this special collection featuring the first four books of the Love Comes Softly series, follow the Davis family in their journey through life's struggles and joys. The story begins with Clark and Marty, who are brought together by heartache. Then travel with Clark and Marty's daughter, Missie, as she finds love and then the courage to take a chance on homesteading in the remote West, where tragedy and triumph come knocking at every turn."--P....
68) The Damascus way
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In this riveting drama of the early church, Jacob, a young caravan guard, delivers messages among the new followers as he learns what it means to be a Christian--and to love and trust the young Greek girl who is neither accepted by the Jews or the Gentiles.
Julia has everything money can buy...except for acceptance by either the Gentiles or the Jews. Her Greek father already has a wife and family, leaving Julia and her Hebrew mother second-class...
69) Prairie Dog Town
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Flick, a curious young prairie dog, learns about the pleasures and dangers of life outside his family's underground home, as well as the importance of obeying his parents.
73) The prodigal cat
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Janette Oke's animal friends volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
770L
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English
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The adventures and misadventures of a cat as she goes through three owners and three identities, learning humility along the way.
74) New kid in town
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
570L
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English
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Separated from his family, Fuzzle the skunk has to make a new home and find food all alone, because the other animals run away when they see him, until he discovers a secret weapon that could make him a hero.
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Janette Oke's animal friends volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
680L
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English
Description
Pordy is a young porcupine who seems to be afraid of everything, but when her mother is in trouble, Pordy must face her fears and try to help.
77) This little pig
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
560L
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English
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Hiram the piglet is born into a very competitive litter, but they all eventually learn to get along.
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Janette Oke's animal friends volume 12
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
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English
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As the first baby gorilla every born at the Roxbury Zoo Barny has always been special, but new arrivals make him question whether he will always be treated that way.