Janette Oke
Author
Series
Janette Oke's animal friends volume 12
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Caught up in the maelstrom following the death of an obscure rabbi in the Roman backwater of first-century Palestine, Leah finds herself also engulfed in her own turmoil--facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to a Roman soldier, Alban, who seems to care for nothing but his own ambitions. Head of the garrison near Galilee, he has been assigned by Palestine's governor to ferret out the truth behind rumors of a political execution gone awry. Leah's...
Author
Series
Janette Oke's animal friends volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
390L
Language
English
Description
Left alone by his mother and family, Shandy the lamb soon learns that trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes. Coal sheds and vegetable gardens, even washtubs and wolves -- they all are no match for this little guy. Now if he could only get the other sheep to accept him.
70) The hidden flame
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Series
Language
English
Description
In first-century Judea, the followers of the Way have burgeoned into a vibrant, growing community that cannot be ignored. Jerusalem is in turmoil as its religious leaders on one side, and their Roman rulers on the other, conspire to stamp out the fledgling Church. Abigail, who thought she had finally found home and safety, is caught between the opposing forces. Two suitors, a successful Jewish merchant and a Roman soldier, desire her hand in marriage....
72) Making memories
Author
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Joel asks his grandfather how to make memories, the old gentleman replies that one must see, hear, and feel all the wonderful things God provides and then store these experiences in the brain.
73) Spunky's diary
Author
Series
Janette Oke's animal friends volume 3
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
Spunky the puppy keeps a diary describing his daily life with the Dobson family, including the time he went to church and the day he got lost.
Author
Series
Janette Oke Keepsake volume 5, 6
Pub. Date
[1984, c1987]
Language
English
Description
Love's Unending Legacy : Clark and Marty are home again, after the tragic accident. The family adjusts to Clark's crutch and Marty recognizes the children's new maturity and independence.
Love's Unfolding Dream : Belinda, Marty and Clark's "surprise child," has always had a tender heart. Belinda's older brother, Doctor Luke, influences her toward nursing.
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English
Description
Clark and Marty were caught up in a marriage of convenience that over time turned into deep mutual respect and love. They now preside over a growing family in their little prairie house. As they reach out to those in their frontier community, they discover that love is not limited to the size of one's dwelling.
79) Ducktails
Author
Series
Janette Oke's animal friends volume 6
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Description
As Quackery and his brother Zackery get bigger, they begin to question whether their parents always know what is best.