Jenny Oldfield Books

The owner of Krista's stable yard has been rushed to hospital! Krista promises she'll take care of the ponies. But when it looks like the stables will have to close, Krista comes up with a dramatic solution ...

Samson is a massive Old English Sheepdog and his tiny owner can't control him. The twins decide to train him - at last they seem to be getting him under control, but he becomes injured and he runs off. The snow quickly covering his trail - can they find the injured dog before he freezes to death?

At the end of their holiday Helen and Hannah spot a Shetland pony and foal. The pony breaks free but the foal is too weak to follow. Now the twins must win his trust and find out why the ponies have been abandoned. schovat popis

Susie is an orphan lamb and the local farmer is too busy to look after her, so he asks the twins to help. Susie soon gets into all sorts of scrapes and one day she disappears. It's Speckle the dog who eventually tracks her down and the thief turns out to be someone the twins never suspected.

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A gripping retelling of the classic Greek myth by bestselling author Jenny Oldfield. Daedalus can see how much his impulsive, restless son Icarus longs to escape their island prison. When his cunning plan to get them across the sea fails, Daedalus comes up with an even more dangerous invention: wings to take them to the skies. This accessible retelling of the renowned Greek myth has appealing black-and-white illustrations by Bee Willey and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

It’s wintertime, with long nights and plenty of time for stargazing. One night, Krista senses that Shining Star is in trouble. She goes immediately to the magic spot and hears his voice, telling her that he’s trapped—he’s been caught up in a plot to steal some thoroughbreds from a local stable, and is imprisoned with them. How can Krista help? She realizes that she must call in Star's brother and sister, North Star and Pale Moon... but how can she find them?

A family marooned on an island finds loveable dolphins to help them survive: classic adventure from million-copy-selling Jenny Oldfield.

Krista's new neighbor, Alice, has difficulty adjusting to her new home and school, and when she runs away from her grandmother's house, Krista and her magical flying pony, Shining Star, set out to find the missing girl.

Darcy, a friend of Krista's from school, leaves her dog with Krista to look after while she's away. Molly is a beautiful golden retriever and Krista loves her. She has a wonderful time with Molly, running her along the cliff path on summer evenings. But then Molly disappears! Everyone is involved in the search, but she is nowhere to be found. Krista rides out in search, feeling scared about Molly and guilty that she hasn't looked after her well enough for Darcy. She calls Shining Star, but he has urgent matters to deal with. Can he help in the search for Molly?

After a pony at the stable yard named Drifter has been sold, Krista discovers that he is being mistreated by his new owner and, with the help of her magical flying pony, Shining Star, she sets out to rescue the neglected animal.