Synopsis
Janette Oke, in her relatively short writing career, has captured America's heart with her warm and inviting style of writing. She is the author of the deeply-moving best selling series: Love Comes Softly, Love's Enduring Promise, Once Upon a Summer, and the latest in the series, Love's Long Journey.With SPUNKY'S DIARY, she takes yet another step in a rich and rewarding career. In Spunky, she has captured the essence of a perky little pup, whose delightfully funny escapades and deeply poignant experiences will endear him to your heart. Learn with Spunky what "School", and "Farm" are, and chuckle with amusement when spunky visits "Church", much to the embarassment of his family.Children of all ages will delight in SPUNKY'S DIARY, and a charming and wholesome philosophy of life shines through for even the smallest of children.
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About Janette Oke
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Janette Oke
Born 1935
(born 18 February 1935) is a Canadian author and pioneer of inspirational fiction. Her books are often set in a pioneer time period and centered around female protagonists. She is a committed Evangelical Christian. Janette Steeves was born in the Depression years in Champion, Alberta, to a Canadian prairie farmer and his wife, Fred and Amy Steeves. She graduated from Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta. Janette met her husband Edward Oke (pronounced "oak") while they both attended college. They were married in 1957 and have pastored churches in Indiana, and Calgary and Edmonton, Canada. He later became the president of the college. Janette and Edward had 4 children, including a set of twins. Her daughter, Laurel Oke Logan, has co-written books with Janette. Her first novel, titled Love Comes Softly, was published by Bethany House in 1979. This book was followed by more than 75 others. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction.
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