Janette Oke (née Steeves; born February 18, 1935) (pronounced "oak")[1] is a Canadian author of inspirational fiction. Her books are often set in a pioneer era and centered on female protagonists. Her first novel, Love Comes Softly, was published by Bethany House in 1979.[2] As of September 2016[update], more than 75 others have followed. The first novel of her Canadian West series, When Calls the Heart (1983), became the basis of the current television series of the same name.[3]
Oke graduated from Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta, where she met her future husband, Edward Oke, who later became the president of that college.[7] The Okes have four children, 3 sons and 1 daughter.[8] Oke's daughter has written several books alongside her mother.[9]
This series has also been published into two boxsets, Volume 1–4 and Volume 5–8. New revisions with updated covers were published in 2003 and 2004, including the boxsets.
This series was republished in 2002 with updated covers. It is about a young boy, Josh Jones, who is trying to find himself with his atypical family.[18]
Canadian West seriesedit
This series is published by Bethany House. The last two books came much later and focus on the children in the series rather than the main characters of the first four books. In 2015 all six books were released as a single ebook.[19]
When Calls the Heart, 1983
When Comes the Spring, 1985
When Breaks the Dawn, 1985
When Hope Springs New, 1986
Beyond the Gathering Storm, 1999
When Tomorrow Comes, 2000
Return to the Canadian West seriesedit
This series is published by Bethany House. The series is co-written by Janette Oke and her daughter, Laurel Oke Logan.
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^Siino, Denise Marie (2005). In Her Steps: Women of Courage and Valor. B&H Publishing Group. ISBN 9780805431650.
^Siino, Denise Marie (2004). In Her Steps: Women of Courage and Valor. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman. pp. 133–136. ISBN 0-8054-3165-9. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
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^"I Wonder ... Did Jesus Have a Pet Lamb?, by Janette Oke | Christian Book Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2019-06-02.