Saving Snowdrop

Jenny Oldfield

Hodder Children's Books, 2013 - Animals - 136 pages

No animal - or animal-shaped problem - is too big or small for Lexi and Lily, known as 'Muddy Paws,' the animal experts.

With mixed excitement and trepidation, the girls agree to look after the orphaned lamb, Snowdrop. But it's only January, and as snow falls, the farm is cut off. Now the girls are in sole charge and Snowdrop falls ill. They call the vet who offers no solution except patience and tender loving care. Lexi and Lily prepare for an overnight vigil ...



Humour and suspense are plentiful in the fourth gripping 'Muddy Paws' story for confident readers.

About the author

Born and brought up in Harrogate, Yorkshire, Jenny Oldfield went on to study English at Birmingham University, where she did research on the Bronte Novels and on Children`s Literature. She then worked as a teacher, before deciding to concentrate on writing. She writes novels for both children and adults and, when she can escape from her desk, likes to spend time outdoors. She loves the countryside and enjoys walking, gardening, playing tennis, riding and travelling with her two daughters, Kate and Eve.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Saving Snowdrop; Book 4 of Muddy Paws, Jenny Oldfield
• Author: Jenny Oldfield
• Illustrated by: Paul Howard
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2013
• ISBN: 1444913212, 9781444913217
• Length: 136 pages