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Animal Ark Holiday Special
Series · 26
books · 1995-2008

Books in series

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#1

Sheepdog in the Snow

1995

Having rescued a wounded sheepdog right before Christmas, Mandy and James worry about the dog's safety when local farmers accuse the dog of attacking their sheep. Original.
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#2

Kitten in the Cold

1996

Because her parents are veterinarians, Mandy Hope is an expert on animals, from rabbits and hamsters to kittens and puppies. She and her friends help animals in need -and sometimes Mandy gets the animals to help kids in need.
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#3

Fox in the Frost

1997

It's Christmas at Animal Ark, but for a pair of wild foxes it's far from the season of goodwill. Mrs. Ponsoby is convinced they're a danger to her dogs and wants them driven out of the area. And the local farmers are thinking of a more drastic solution. Can Mandy and James save the foxes from being injured.. .or worse?
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#4

Hamster in the Holly

1998

All animals and animal lovers are welcome at the Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic. At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy and James are in this year's school holiday show. During the performance, Honey the hamster escapes from her cage. She's last seen scurrying out into the snow under a holly bush. Mandy knows Honey must be found soon—or she'll freeze to death! Will the show be able to go on?
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#5

Pony in a Package

2003

With sales of more than 3 million books, this newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for young animal lovers. One busy Saturday morning, the delivery man brings a big surprise to Animal the tiniest horse that Mandy has ever seen! The miniature horse was actually meant for Tania Benster, a newcomer to Welford. But Tania's parents have just divorced and she's too upset to care about her gift. Can Mandy show Tania how much this little horse has to offer?
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#6

Mouse in the Mistletoe

2000

When James' classmate, Sara, loses her new pet mouse, Muffin, in the local garden centre, it looks like she won't be in the mood for seasonal celebrations. Mandy and James ask everyone in the village if they've spotted the little white mouse, but with no luck. Now they're worrying about the garden centre cat, Mungo ... Could the missing mouse have strayed on to the tomcat's territory
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#7

Terrier in the Tinsel

2001

With sales of more than 3 million books, this holiday-themed Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for young animal lovers. While helping to set up a Santaland outside Walton Cottage Hospital, Mandy and James spot a stray Jack Russell terrier. They also befriend Charlie, a young patient, who desperately wants a dog for Christmas. Can Mandy and James bring the two together?
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#8

Cat in the Candlelight

2002

Welford is in the grip of a flood when, late one night, Mandy rescues a cat washed to Animal Ark in an old barrel. Where can it have come from? Despite the weather, Mandy is determined to find a home for the little cat - and to arrange some seasonal celebrations that the village will never forget!
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#9

Racehorse in the Rain

2003

All animals and animal lovers are welcome at the Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic. At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy is thrilled when her dad wins first prize in the Christmas raffle. He's going to own a racehorse for a day! Bright Spark is the most beautiful thoroughbred that Mandy and James have ever seen. But he is famous for hating the rain, and the forecast for race day is looking gloomy. Will he overcome his fears and win?
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#10

Collie with a Card

2005

All animals and animal lovers are welcome at the Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic. Mandy and her friends are surprised when a well-trained collie delivers an anonymous valentine instead of the mailman.
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#11

Bunny in a Basket

2004

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy is thrilled to be staying at James' cousin Nadia's house for a week, and to hear that Nadia has a gorgeous lop-eared rabbit named Pixie. Pixie has entered a competition for the chance to be the model for a chocolate Easter bunny! But when Pixie suddenly falls ill, Mandy must use her veterinary experience to determine what's wrong with him. Can Mandy cure Pixie's mystery illness in time for the competition?
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#12

Kitten in the Candy Corn

2004

Halloween is just a few days away, and Mandy Hope and her best friend James Hunter are ecstatic to begin the celebration. But their plans are put on hold when their friend John's family receives a package full of candy corn from America, and as the friends begin chowing down they discover that a black Burmese kitten with orange eyes is hiding beneath the sticky treat.
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#13

Puppy in a Present

2004

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy notices Indy, her friend's new puppy, is sick. And the timing couldn't be worse because Harvey is in the hospital. Will Mandy be able to figure out what's wrong with the puppy on her own while Chloe's family is busy caring for Harvey?
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#14

Husky with a Heart

2005

Hannah Burgess, a local woman who breeds and races huskies with the aid of her fiancé, Michael, call on Animal Ark when one of her dogs goes into labor. Mandy is thrilled to help the husky give birth to six gorgeous puppies! But Hannah and Michael are overwhelmed trying to plan their wedding, care for the newborn litter, and train their dog team for the race of a lifetime. Tension mounts even further when their lead husky is injured. Will Mandy and James be able to save the race, and Hannah and Michael's winter wedding?
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#15

Mustang in the Mist

2005

With sales of over 6 million books worldwide, the Animal Ark franchise is a hit with young readers. It's exciting enough that Lisa and Paul Cooke, two American stunt riders, have moved their team of mustangs to Yorkshire, England, and asked that Mandy and James help out at their ranch. When Mandy's favorite band, the Cowboys, show up there to film a rock video, the two friends know they're about to have the spring break of their lives! But the day before the shoot, Cougar, the lead mustang, develops a life-threatening illness - worrying his owners and infuriating the video producer. Will Mandy be able to help the sick horse back to health, despite the odds against him?
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#16

Beagle in a Backpack

2005

Mandy and James are distracted from Halloween planning when local girl Amber Hutton runs away from home with a stolen beagle puppy. Clues left around a sheep farm lead the kids to believe that Amber is hiding out on the moors. But even if the girl and dog are found, will they all be able to make it safely back over the moors that are riddled with jagged holes and underground caves.
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#17

Colt on Christmas Eve

2005

ISBN: 0439775221, ISBN 13: 9780439775229. At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shape and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. It's Christmastime, and Mandy is headed to her Great-Aunt Pip's house for the holiday. Pip lives in the New Forest, an ancient woodland rich with wildlife and fascinating local traditions. Mandy is eager to meet the wild ponies that roam the land, and she soon befriends a gentle mare and her beautiful roan colt. But as usal, it's not long before Mandy's veterinary knowledge is urgently needed. The Forest can be a dangerous place when it's dark and icy. Can Mandy act in time to save the horses from a terrible accident on Christmas Eve?
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#18

Pony in a Pumpkin Patch

2006

Traveling in the Scottish Highlands, Mandy rescues a Dales pony named Jewel who's been caught in a farmer's pumpkin patch. After meeting Jewel's owners, Mandy helps the pony overcome a fear that prevents her from competing in shows.
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#19

Spaniel in a Stocking

2007

With sales of over 6 million books worldwide, the Animal Ark franchise is a hit with young readers. When Mandy Hope and her dad meet Lauren, a young artist, walking her elderly cocker spaniel, Tarka, it's clear that the dog needs special attention. Lauren doesn't know how to care for Tarka so Mandy must teach her how to tend to her aging pet. But when a winter storm hits and the power in town goes out, Lauren will have to find a way to keep her little dog warm and comfortable. An emergency arises when a pet bird eats lead paint. It will be a hectic holiday at Animal Ark!
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#20

Kitty in the Candy Hearts

2007

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Valentine's Day will be busy for Mandy and James this year. They've just met India Arqueete, who's moved to Welford with her Burmese kitten, Todd, who just won't stay out of trouble. Mandy offers to help teach India how to manage Todd's behavior, but must do so before Mrs. Arquette decides he's too rambunctious to keep!
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#21

Dalmatian in the Daisies

2003

Mandy's spring break is interrupted when her grandmother finds an abandoned dalmatian in her daisy path - one that is about to deliver puppies.
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#22

Stallion in Spooky Hollow

2007

On Halloween, Mandy and her parents are taking care of a friend's veterinary clinic. She is eager to explore the countryside, said to be haunted by a ghostly horse and rider, but she discovers the pair is much more earthly and trying to scare people. Someone is trying desperately to scare people from the area nicknamed "Spooky Hollow" by locals.
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#23

Tabby Under the Tree

2007

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shpaes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Wayne Skilton has just moved to Mandy's town from London. At first, he's not enthusiastic about country life and he's not very friendly. But a nicer side of Wayne is revealed when he's seen petting a tabby cat from the neighborhood. When Many and James see the cat again and realize it has an eye infection, they must seek medical help and notify the cat's owner - an old lady named Mrs. Webb, who's a recluse and won't answer her door. But Wayne's soft side soon comes in handy when he finds a way to make contact with her. Who is this mysterious woman, and what can the kids do to help her and her beautiful cat?
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#24

Corgi in the Cupcakes

2008

Mandy finds a stowaway Corgi in the van she is using to deliver cupcakes to promote a friend's bakery, but after eating some of the cupcakes the dog has become very ill, causing Mandy to rush him to her family's veterinary clinic, Animal Ark.
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#25

Poodle in the Pansies

2008

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy finds a poodle trampling the pansies in the village green. Could the dog's odd behavior hold a clue to its identity?
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#26

Labrador in the Leaves

2008

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy's new classmate Sara has moved to Welford just in time for Halloween-and she's brought her Labrador and four gorgeous Lab puppies. Mandy is instantly charmed by the adorable pups. So when the puppies are stolen, she and James vow to help Sara catch the thief. To make matters worse, the friends learn that the puppies may have a serious eye condition, and need to be tested as soon as possible. If the missing puppies aren't found quickly, they run the risk of going blind. Can Mandy and James find the puppies before it's too late?

Authors

Ben M. Baglio
Ben M. Baglio
Author · 106 books

Ben M. Baglio created the brief for two series of children's books - Dolphin Diaries and Animal Ark. Dolphin Diaries features a girl and her family from Florida, who travel around the world as marine biologists and study dolphins. Animal Ark features two children who work together to help animals and solve animal-related mysteries. The books were written by commissioned writers in the UK under Baglio's instruction using the pseudonym Lucy Daniels. Each ghostwriter is named with a 'Special Thanks' on the copyright page. Using his real name he also wrote the book series The Pet Finders Club, featuring a group of three children who search for peoples lost pets.

Lucy Daniels
Author · 101 books
Lucy Daniels is the collective name for the writing team that created the bestselling children's book series Animal Ark, many of the books are also published under the name of the series creator, Ben M. Baglio.
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