Recommendations based on Once upon a Summerby Janette Oke

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  1. When Calls the Heart

    by Janette Oke
    A young woman's struggle to find her place in the Canadian West, navigating faith and family.

    Nothing in her cultured East Coast upbringing prepared Elizabeth for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. Yet, despite the constant hardships, she loves the children in her care. Determined ... (Goodreads)

  2. Love Comes Softly

    by Janette Oke
    A young woman's journey of resilience and faith as she navigates the struggles of frontier life.

    Marty Claridge ( Katherine Heigl ) has just moved out to the West with her husband Aaron Claridge (Oliver Macready), who dies in a riding accident shortly after. Expecting her late husband's baby, ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Love's Abiding Joy

    by Janette Oke
    A story of love and devotion in the face of hardship, set in the harsh landscape of the Wild West.

    A Birthday Surprise, a New Journey West, and a Delightful Reunion! But Then Comes Tragedy. Marty and Clark Davis's daughter Missie and her husband had homesteaded land in the far West, many weeks' ... (Goodreads)

  4. A Voice in the Wind

    by Francine Rivers
    A Christian-inspired story of love, hope, and courage in the face of persecution.

    “The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports ... (Goodreads)

  5. Candle in the Darkness

    by Lynn Austin
    A woman's journey of faith and courage, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War.

    "A gripping tale told by a gifted writer."—Beverly Lewis Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can't deny , The daughter of a wealthy ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Redeeming Love

    by Francine Rivers
    A woman's journey of transformation and redemption through the power of love.

    The story starts off in New England, 1835. Sarah, a beautiful young girl, meets her father, Alex Stafford, for the first time. Six-year-old Sarah learns that she is the product of Stafford's ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Centurion's Wife

    by Davis Bunn
    A Roman centurion and a Jewish widow are brought together in a dangerous quest to uncover a conspiracy.

    Janette Oke has dreamed for years of retelling a story in a biblical time frame from a female protagonist's perspective, and Davis Bunn is elated to be working with her again on this sweeping saga of ... (Goodreads)

  8. Unveiled: Tamar

    by Francine Rivers
    A woman's journey of faith in a difficult time, and the power of God's love to overcome.

    Book 1 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Redeeming Love, and, A Voice in the Wind., Betrayed by the men who controlled her future, she ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Mountain Between Us

    by Charles Martin
    Stranded in the snow-covered wilderness, two strangers must work together to survive.

    On a stormy winter night, Dr. Ben Payne and writer Ashley Knox are stuck in Salt Lake City International Airport when their flights are canceled. Both are eager to reach their destinations—Ben has ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Eight Cousins

    by Louisa May Alcott
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and transformation through the guidance of her seven uncles and one aunt.

    When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Witch of Blackbird Pond

    by Elizabeth George Speare
    A young girl's struggles to find her place in a Puritan Connecticut town.

    In April 1687, 16-year-old Katherine Tyler (known throughout the story as Kit Tyler) leaves her home in Barbados after her grandfather dies and a 50-year-old man tries to marry her. She relocates to ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Bone: Quest for the Spark, Vol. 1

    by Tom Sniegoski
    Three creatures embark on a perilous journey to find the Spark and save their homeland.

    A return to the enthralling world of BONE with book one in this gripping spin-off novel trilogy, illustrated in four-color!,Twelve-year-old Tom Elm is just an ordinary turnip farmer from the Valley, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Little Town on the Prairie

    by Laura Ingalls Wilder
    A young girl's story of growing up on the prairie, facing the joys and struggles of pioneering life.

    The novel opens in May 1880, after the Hard Winter . At the Ingalls' claim, Pa begins planting the corn and oats that will serve as cash crops for the family, after which he builds the second half of ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Furthermore

    by Tahereh Mafi
    Alice embarks on a dangerous adventure to find her missing father in a magical land where nothing is as it seems.

    This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the b,estselling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift!, "Brimming with color and magic." —,New ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Everwild

    by Neal Shusterman
    In a world where death has been conquered, two teens search for meaning and purpose in a society that values immortality above all else.

    Everlost, the limbo land of dead children, is at war. Nick the “Chocolate Ogre” wants to help the children of Everlost reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Mary Hightower, self-proclaimed queen ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Geography of You and Me

    by Jennifer E. Smith
    A chance encounter during a blackout leads to a romance that spans continents. Can love survive distance and time?

    Lucy and Owen meet somewhere between the tenth and eleventh floors of a New York City apartment building, on an elevator rendered useless by a citywide blackout. After they’re rescued, they spend a ... (Goodreads)

  17. Wires and Nerve, Volume 2: Gone Rogue

    by Marissa Meyer
    Iko, an android, hunts down rogue wolf-hybrid soldiers threatening Earth and Luna's peace.

    The second graphic novel, and sequel to, Wires and Nerve, Volume 1, from #1, New York Times, and, USA Today, Bestseller Marissa Meyer!, The world of the Lunar Chronicles comes alive in this thrilling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

    by Edward Kelsey Moore
    Three lifelong friends navigate life's ups and downs in a small Indiana town, sharing laughter, tears, and secrets over plates of fried catfish.

    Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat diner in Plainview, Indiana is home away from home for Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean. Dubbed "The Supremes" by high school pals in the tumultuous 1960s, they’ve weathered ... (Goodreads)

  19. Audrey Rose

    by Frank De Felitta
    A man becomes convinced that his daughter is the reincarnation of a girl who died in a tragic accident.

    Suppose a stranger told you your daughter was his daughter in another life? Suppose you began to believe him? Suppose it was true? ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion

    by Jude Fisher
    A visual guide to the first installment of the epic fantasy trilogy, featuring behind-the-scenes photos and concept art.

    Houghton Mifflin is proud to present a full-color, large-format, guide to the characters, cultures, and locations of J.R.R. Tolkien's extraordinary creation Middle-earth, as depicted in the movie The ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Story Girl

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A group of cousins spend a summer with their enchanting cousin, the Story Girl, who weaves magical tales of adventure and romance.

    Sara Stanley is only fourteen, but she can weave tales that are impossible to resist. In the charming town of Carlisle, children and grown-ups alike flock from miles around to hear her spellbinding ... (Goodreads)

  22. Goodbye Stranger

    by Rebecca Stead
    Three friends navigate the challenges of growing up, including changing relationships and personal identity, in this heartwarming coming-of-age story.

    Bridge is an accident survivor who's wondering why she's still alive. Emily has new curves and an almost-boyfriend who wants a certain kind of picture. Tabitha sees through everybody's games—or so ... (Goodreads)

  23. A Girl's Guide to Moving On

    by Debbie Macomber
    A mother and daughter-in-law leave their cheating husbands and start new lives, finding love and healing along the way.

    In this powerful and uplifting novel, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Last Woman Standing

    by Thelma Adams
    In 1880s New York, two ambitious women compete for the love and attention of a wealthy businessman. A tale of love, betrayal, and female empowerment.

    Two decades after the Civil War, Josephine Marcus, the teenage daughter of Jewish immigrants, is lured west with the promise of marriage to Johnny Behan, one of Arizona’s famous lawmen. She leaves ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Black Unicorn

    by Terry Brooks
    A young girl embarks on a perilous journey to find the Black Unicorn and save her kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

    Ben Holiday, court magician Questor Thews and the sylph Willow each have a vivid, prophetic dream. Ben dreams that Miles Bennett, his former law partner back in Chicago is in trouble. Questor dreams ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland

    by Rebekah Crane
    A summer camp for troubled teens brings together a group of misfits who learn to confront their pasts and embrace their true selves.

    According to sixteen-year-old Zander Osborne, nowhere is an actual place—and she’s just fine there. But her parents insist that she get out of her head—and her home state—and attend Camp Padua, a ... (Goodreads)

  27. Chronicles of Avonlea

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Avonlea, featuring charming characters and heartwarming tales.

    On Prince Edward Island, where Anne Shirley grew up in the sea-sprayed town of Avonlea, there was no shortage of wonderful stories. There was the case of Ludovic Speed, who wouldn't propose to the ... (Goodreads)

  28. Reboot

    by Amy Tintera
    In a world where humans can be brought back to life, a girl seeks revenge on those who killed her and her family.

    Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less ... (Goodreads)

  29. Freckles

    by Gene Stratton-Porter
    A young girl's journey to find her place in the world, with the help of her guardian angel.

    The hero is an adult orphan , just under twenty years of age, with bright red hair and a freckled complexion. His right hand is missing at the wrist, and has been since before he can remember. Raised ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Complete Anne of Green Gables 8-Book Box Set

    by L.M. Montgomery
    Follow the life of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and talkative orphan, as she grows up on Prince Edward Island.

    Favorites for nearly 100 years, these classic novels follow the adventures of the spirited redhead Anne Shirley, who comes to stay at Green Gables and wins the hearts of everyone she meets. Includes ... (Goodreads)