Anny P. (wolfnme) reviewed Heart of the Wilderness (Women of the West, Bk 8) on + 3389 more book reviews
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Kendra was not yet four when her parent's died in a river accident. She had to live with her grandfather George MacMannus who was a trapper in the wilderness. Every time that George would go out, he would summon an old Indian woman named Noni to come to stay with Kendra. Although Noni didn't say much, she tought Kendra all about the wilderness. She tought her what kinds of plants to eat, which one's were poisonous, and which one's to use for medicines. Also, she tought her about how to respect the earth and animals, and that they were all her relatives. Papa Mac, what Kendra called her Grandfather, didn't want Kendra to believe in Noni's fables, which led Kendra searching for something more. Kendra's desire for knowledge leads her from her wilderness home to the home of her Papa Mac's trusted friend Maggie where she attends school. Will she find the answers that she is looking for? This is a an exciting book to read, and one of Janette's better books.
Barbara N. (Barbie4) reviewed Heart of the Wilderness (Women of the West, Bk 8) on + 273 more book reviews
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Another good book by Janette Oke.Her simple yet moving stories of frontier women who overcome the toughest challenges with unwavering faith,humor and honesty have touched millions of readers.
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I loved this book! Very heartfelt and suspense filled. A must read for any Janette oke fan.
Kendra was not yet four when her parent's died in a river accident. She had to live with her grandfather George MacMannus who was a trapper in the wilderness. Every time that George would go out, he would summon an old Indian woman named Noni to come to stay with Kendra. Although Noni didn't say much, she tought Kendra all about the wilderness. She tought her what kinds of plants to eat, which one's were poisonous, and which one's to use for medicines. Also, she tought her about how to respect the earth and animals, and that they were all her relatives. Papa Mac, what Kendra called her Grandfather, didn't want Kendra to believe in Noni's fables, which led Kendra searching for something more. Kendra's desire for knowledge leads her from her wilderness home to the home of her Papa Mac's trusted friend Maggie where she attends school. Will she find the answers that she is looking for? This is a an exciting book to read, and one of Janette's better books.
I have not read this book in a while; however, I remember enjoying the story. It is written by Janette Oke, the author of Love Comes Softly series.
Laura M. (themarlatts) reviewed Heart of the Wilderness (Women of the West, Bk 8) on + 25 more book reviews
Excellent Janette Oke book - I didn't think I would enjoy the subject matter (trapping animals, surviving in the wilderness) but it was quite enjoyable.
I loved this story.
George McMannus traveled night and day from his wilderness cabin when the tragic news arrived that his daughter and son-in-law had died in a river accident. His only granddaughter, Kendra Marty, not yet four years old, had been left behind. McMannus was her only family, but what could a trapper, living alone in the bacvkwoods, do to care for Kendra?
Wonderful story that you just can not put down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Janette Oke once again has written a terrific, captivating book.
Wonderful story that you just can not put down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Janette Oke once again has written a terrific, captivating book.
Camden S. (xserafinx) reviewed Heart of the Wilderness (Women of the West, Bk 8) on + 78 more book reviews
"This is my first experience with Janette Oke's books, and it certainly won't be my last! I had heard a lot of wonderful things about the author and was very excited about reading this book. It didn't disappoint. Beautiful in its simplicity, this moving story is full of pioneer culture and Native American folklore. The characters are well-presented and the attention to detail makes the setting and adventures come alive to the reader."
