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Jenny Oldfield


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aka Donna King, Jodie Mellor, Jasmine Oliver, Kate Pennington

Jenny was born and brought up in Harrogate, Yorkshire, she says that even as a child she wrote stories and made tiny books, complete with illustrations. At school her favourite subjects were English, although she preferred creative writing to comprehension, and Art.
Jenny went on to study English at Birmingham University, where she did research on the Bronte novels and on children's literature. She has worked in a food shop, delivered newspapers, been an auxiliary nurse in a children's hospital, cleaned houses and taught English in schools, colleges, and a men's prison. She has also taught modern dance.
She writes novels for both children and adults and, when she can escape from her desk, likes to spend time outdoors. Jenny still lives in Yorkshire and says that she loves the countryside and enjoys walking, gardening, playing tennis, riding and travelling with her two daughters, Kate and Eve.
 

Genres: Children's Fiction
 
Series
Roundabouts
   The Terrible Pet (1979)
   Fancy That! (1980)
   Going Soft (1980)
   Yours Truly... (1980)
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Paradise Court
   1. Paradise Court (1995)
   2. After Hours (1996)
   3. All Fall Down (1997)
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Home Farm Twins
   Sinbad the Runaway (1996)
   Speckle the Stray (1996)
   Solo the Homeless (1996)
   Susie the Orphan (1996)
   Snip and Snap the Truants (1996)
   Spike the Tramp (1996)
   Sunny the Hero (1997)
   Socks the Survivor (1997)
   Stevie the Rebel (1997)
   Samson the Giant (1997)
   Scruffy the Scamp (1997)
   Sorrel the Substitute (1998)
   Skye the Champion (1998)
   Sugar and Spice the Pickpockets (1998)
   Sophie the Show-off (1998)
   Sultan the Patient (1999)
   Silky the Foundling (1999)
   Scott the Braveheart (1999)
   Spot the Prisoner (1999)
   Shelley the Shadow (1999)
   Speckle and Solo (1999)
   Star the Surprise (1999)
   Home Farm Friends (2000)
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Animal Alert
   Abandoned (1997)
   Intensive Care (1997)
   Killer On the Loose (1997)
   Quarantine (1997)
   Skin and Bone (1998)
   Crash (1998)
   Blind Alley (1998)
   Living Proof (1998)
   Grievous Bodily Harm (1998)
   Running Wild (1998)
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Horses of Half-moon Ranch
   1. Wild Horses (1999)
   2. Rodeo Rocky (1999)
   3. Crazy Horse (1999)
   4. Johnny Mohawk (1999)
   5. Midnight Lady (1999)
   6. Third Time Lucky (1999)
   7. Navaho Joe (2000)
   8. Hollywood Princess (2000)
   9. Danny Boy (1998)
   10. Little Vixen (2000)
   11. Gunsmoke (2000)
   12. Golden Dawn (2000)
   13. Silver Spur (2001)
   14. Moondance (2001)
   15. Lady Roseanne (2001)
   16. Steamboat Charlie (2001)
   17. Skylark (2001)
   18. Eagle Wing (2001)
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One for Sorrow
   1. One for Sorrow (1999)
   2. Two for Joy (1999)
   3. Three for a Girl (1999)
   4. Four for a Boy (1999)
   5. Five for Silver (2000)
   6. Six for Gold (2000)
   7. Seven for a Secret (2000)
   8. Eight for a Wish (2000)
   9. Nine for a Kiss (2000)
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Wild Horses
   1. El Dorado (2001)
   2. Santa Ana (2001)
   3. Chiquitita (2001)
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Dreamseeker Trilogy
   1. Silver Cloud (2002)
   2. Iron Eyes (2002)
   3. Bad Heart (2003)
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Wilde Family
   Wilde Day Out (2003)
   Wilde Style (2003)
   Running Wilde (2003)
   Wilde Child (2003)
   Wilde Ride (2004)
   Wilde Party (2004)
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My Magical Pony
   Shining Star (2005)
   Silver Mist (2005)
   Bright Eyes (2006)
   Midnight Snow (2006)
   Summer Shadows (2006)
   Dawn Light (2006)
   Pale Moon (2006)
   Summertime Blues (2006)
   North Star (2006)
   Sea Haze (2006)
   Falling Leaves (2006)
   Red Skies (2006)
   Starlight Dreams (2007)
   Secret Whispers (2007)
   New Beginnings (2007)
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Material Girls (as by Jasmine Oliver)
   1. Prada Princesses (2006)
   2. Gucci Girls (2005)
   3. Armani Angels (2005)
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Going for the Gold (as by Donna King)
   Double Twist (2007)
   Game, Set, and Match (2007)
   Kickoff (2007)
   Slam Dunk (2007)
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Dressing-up Dreams
   1. Ruby's Satin Dress (2008)
   2. Ruby's Diamond Tiara (2008)
   3. The Velvet Cloak (2008)
   4. The Glass Slippers (2008)
   5. The Silver Mirror (2008)
   6. The Flowered Apron (2008)
   7. The Pearly Comb (2008)
   8. The Lace Gown (2008)
   The Frilly Nightdress (2009)
   9. The Red Cloak (2009)
   10. The Party Frock (2009)
   11. The Picnic Basket (2009)
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Unbeatable (as by Donna King)
   Balancing Act (2008)
   Riding High (2008)
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Mystery Pups (as by Jodie Mellor)
   Dognapped! (2008)
   Framed! (2008)
   Missing! (2009)
   Diamond Dogs! (2009)
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Black Pearl Ponies
   1. Red Star (2011)
   2. Wildflower (2011)
   3. Miss Molly (2011)
   4. Stormcloud (2011)
   5. Snickers (2011)
   6. Ghost Horse (2011)
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Muddy Paws
   1. Coaching Madcap (2013)
   2. Making Friends with Breezy (2013)
   3. Rocking with Roxy and Rosie (2013)
   4. Saving Snowdrop (2013)
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Dolphin Island
   1. Shipwreck (2018)
   2. Lost at Sea (2018)
   3. Survival (2018)
   4. Fire! (2018)
   5. Missing (2018)
   6. Storm Clouds (2018)
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Novels
   Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day (1975)
   Mr. Hardisty's Kind Offer (1975)
   Secret of the Seasons (1976)
   Said the Blind Man (1986)
   January's Child (1989)
   Bad Company (1989)
   Smile Please (1989)
   Misfits and Rebels (1990)
   Camping Paradiso (1994)
   The Hidden Tomb (1995)
   Deadline (1996)
   Rings On Her Fingers (1998)
   Snap! (1998)
   Extra Time (1999)
   Off-side (2001)
   Tread Softly (2003) (as by Kate Pennington)
   Callum McCoodle (2004)
   Harmony Harris Cuts Loose (2004)
   Brief Candle (2004) (as by Kate Pennington)
   Live the Dream! (2004)
   Marsha Martinez Meets the Stars (2005)
   Pet School (2005)
   Charley Feather (2005) (as by Kate Pennington)
   Nightingale's Song (2006) (as by Kate Pennington)
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Anthologies edited
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Series contributed to
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Picture Books show
 
Chapter Books show
 
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