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Animal Ark Pets (US Order)
Series · 17
books · 1996-2001

Books in series

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#1

Puppy Puzzle

1996

For Pet Day at school, James and Sarah each bring their new puppies. Quick as a flash, the two puppies run off together. Soon only one returns, and Mandy must help her friend find the missing pup.
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#2

Kitten Crowd

1996

Mandy Hope, the daughter of two veterinarians who run the Animal Ark pet clinic, must find a new home for six fluffy kittens, in a new series for young animal lovers. Original.
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#3

Rabbit Race

1996

At a school picnic, Mandy and her friend Jack must race against time to save Jack's rabbit from danger, in a new title of a series which features information about a specific animal's habits and proper care. Original.
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#4

Hamster Hotel

1996

When Frisky's cage is accidentally picked up with other articles for a rummage sale, the hamster gets locked up in the cold, dark town hall. It's up to animal experts Mandy and James to rescue him.
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#5

Mouse Magic

1996

When Mandy's friend Amy hurts her ankle, she is taken out of the school play. But Mandy and James devise a clever plan to raise their friend's spirits—by making Amy's pet mouse a star!
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#6

Chick Challenge

1997

In this latest in the series of cozy animal adventures, Mandy helps her friend Libby cheer up her new pet hen by giving the animal something to care for—her own baby chicks. Original.
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#7

Pony Parade

1999

Paul desperately wants to adopt a neglected and abused pony from the animal shelter, but first he must prove to everyone that he has the time to give the pony the care and love it needs. Original.
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#8

Guinea Pig Gang

1996

The idea of creating a club of guinea pig owners and their pets seemed like a good idea to Mandy and her friends, yet they become concerned when Lisa sees it differently and refuses to join. Original.
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#9

Gerbil Genius

1998

Mandy and James have found an orphaned gerbil in the wild. It is very cute and smart, but can they help it get used to people?
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#11

Lamb Lessons

1996

Mandy's class visits a farm to learn about the animals. But Mandy's partner is Dillon, the class bully. Will Dillon be mean to the animals? It's time for Mandy and a lamb named Snowy to teach Dillon a lesson.
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#12

Doggy Dare

2000

When Mandy Hope discovers that a stray dog has adopted the new boy in her class, Joey, who is deaf, she tries to train Scruff to be an assistance dog, so Joey's mother will let him keep Scruff.
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#13

Cat Crazy

1998

Mandy Hope loves animals. She knows all about them—both her parents are vets! Mandy is always ready to help out her friends with their pet problems. Animal Ark is full of animals and surprises. While on vacation, James and Mandy discover a boat called Puss-in-Boats. It's a houseboat filled with cats! Mrs. Browne and her son live there with the village's abandoned cats. Mr. Pengelly, a man from the village, wants the Brownes to take their pets and move away. He thinks they are crazy for having so many cats. But Many knows the Brownes are just cat crazy like she is! How can she save the cats' home?
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#14

Ferret Fun

1999

Mandy Hope arranges to have Freddie, a stray ferret, take part in a school fundraiser, only to have Freddie disappear before the big event.
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#15

Bunny Bonanza

2001

Mandy and James sponsor a meeting for pet rabbits and their owners as a fund raising project for a national animal welfare campaign.
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#16

Frog Friends

2001

When Farmer Jessop's pond is filled in, the frogs are forced to find another place to live and raise their tadpoles in order to survive.
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#17

Pet's Party

2001

Mandy and James try to convine the grandmother of their visiting friend, Max, not to send Max's terrier puppy to a kennel, but instead to let the puppy stay to enjoy the Welford Christmas celebrations.
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#18

Spaniel Surprise

2000

Mandy Hope and James know how desperately Ben Hardwick wants a puppy of his own. He watches the dog rescue programme, "Give A Dog A Home", every week without fail! But when Ben phones the TV hotline to offer a gorgeous spaniel a home, he gets turned down. To add to his problems, Ben's mum is making it quite clear that she is not keen on getting a pet at all - it looks as though poor Ben will never have his dreamed-for puppy. But Mandy is determined to convince Mrs Hardwick that puppies aren't always noisy and messy - it's just a question of Ben picking the right one for him and his mum! At last, a visit to a special dog home brings a result, and Ben gets an adorable Spaniel Surprise!

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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