Judith C. (craftsgranny) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 200 more book reviews
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Another great Janette Oke number one from her Seasons of the Heart series
Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 885 more book reviews
A comforting, lovely Christian fiction read. Josh, a 12 YO orphan, being raised by his grandfather, uncle and a young aunt on a busy farm. Coming of age story - Josh is happy with the way his life is. He lost his parents to an accident when he was very young and has no memories of them. Now his grandfather and uncle are trying to find a husband for his aunt which threatens his world. Very comforting read.
Alice K. (ilflatlander) - , reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 130 more book reviews
An absolutely great book! A real page-turner!
Sure, it's unusual to have an eightee-year-old mother when you're twelve. But when you're an orphan and she's your aunt -- and the only mother you've ever had -- well as I explained, it had worked out real well.
That's why I got so riled up when I heard Grandpa and Uncle Charlie talkin' about findin' a fella for Auntie Lou!
You see, somethin' had to be done! I couldn't just sit back and watch our special family get broken up. But with Grandpa and Uncle Charlie workin' so hard to get Auntie Lou married off, I really had my job cut out for me.
Then when that poor preacher came along, it really go complicated ....
That's why I got so riled up when I heard Grandpa and Uncle Charlie talkin' about findin' a fella for Auntie Lou!
You see, somethin' had to be done! I couldn't just sit back and watch our special family get broken up. But with Grandpa and Uncle Charlie workin' so hard to get Auntie Lou married off, I really had my job cut out for me.
Then when that poor preacher came along, it really go complicated ....
This is an enjoyable read for anyone who enjoys an old fashioned christian drama/romance. The story is told through the eyes of a 12 year old orphan boy who is trying to keep his world from changing. He is trying to keep his grandpa from finding a husband for his 18 yr old aunt who is the only mother he has. I grew to love all the characters.
I loved this book, very heartwarming. Draws you into a different time with rich characters and emotions. I became a Janette Oke fan instantly!
Teresa G. (tgriffis) -
12-year-old Josh is telling this story. Be prepared for lots of laughter. Great story!
Wonderful book. This is the second time I've read the series. How can someone not love these books!
Beth M. (charlimo) -
I read this years ago, but I enjoyed it enough to read everything else Janette Oke has written!
Leanne D. (eclecticmusicmama) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 426 more book reviews
Wonderful, heartwarming start to this series seen through the eyes of a young boy who's had to handle far too much in his young life and doesn't want more change.
A very uplifting book with rich characters, Christian faith, and a happy ending that helps us all remember that sometimes the change we fear can be better than we ever dreamed.
A very uplifting book with rich characters, Christian faith, and a happy ending that helps us all remember that sometimes the change we fear can be better than we ever dreamed.
Sure, his family isn't typical- Josh knows that. But when Grandpa and Uncle Charlie begin to make plans to find Auntie Lou a husband and take away the only mother Josh has ever known he knows something has to be done. How can he find his way when his whole world threatens to come apart?
Excellent read!
John O. (buzzby) -
1st of 4 books, I sort of enjoyed it, I almost got over my disdain of books that don't set you in a certain time and place. i almost got over reading an author that doesn't add a -g to -ing words.
BARBARA D. (TINKER) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 354 more book reviews
GREAT READ,COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN TILL I WAS THROUGH,I LOVE THIS AUTHOR.
It wasn't what I was expecting from a Jannet Oke book but It was very enjoyable. I would recommend this book, if fact I lent it to my mom to read and she enjoyed it very much as well.
Marsha S. (Chycole) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 479 more book reviews
Sure, his family isn't typical--Josh knows that. But when Grandpa and Uncle Charlie begin to make plans to find Auntie Lou a husband--and take away the only mother Josh has ever known--he knows something has to be done. How can he find his way when his whole world threatens to come apart?
Like a true series.
You can't read just one!!!!!
You can't read just one!!!!!
Love Janette Oke.
Patsy F. (memasbooks) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 85 more book reviews
This was the first story that I read written by Janette Oke. I had seen her books in the Christian Book stores but never had the chance to read them. Once I retired from teaching and I read this first book of the series, I could not put her books down. I have read every one of her books and thoroughly enjoyed them all. What I like most about her writing is the fact that she is always in your mind as she writes about the events happening to her characters. I identify with her characters thoughts as do most people.
Sue E. (Susanaque) -
We were an unsual family-I knew that. But I had felt we belonged together, that we fitted somehow. And in my innocence, I had believed that things would always stay this way. All of a sudden, with no warning, everything was about to change.
A. E. (OakAcresAcademy) reviewed Once upon a Summer (Seasons of the Heart, Bk 1) on + 63 more book reviews
"We were an unusual family, but I had felt we belonged together, that we fitted somehow. All of a sudden, with no warning, everything was about to change."
