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Animal Ark [US Order]
Series · 50
books · 1994-2008

Books in series

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#1

Kittens in the Kitchen

1994

An alternate cover edition can be found here. 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. But when a stray cat gives birth in Mr. William's kitchen, he is absolutely furious. Can Mandy and her friend James find homes for four newborn kittens in just one week?
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#2

Pony on the Porch

1994

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. When Mandy meets stuck-up Susan Collins she quickly decides that the only good thing about her is her pony Prince. But then Mandy realizes that Susan's determination to win at show-jumping threatens the life of the beautiful pony. Can she convince Susan before it's too late?
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#3

Puppies in the Pantry

1994

A film crew arrives in town and Mandy looks after some of the animal stars. Then Charley, their Labrador, suddenly disappears. Can Mandy and her friend James find the dog before something terrible happens?
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#4

Goat in the Garden

1994

When Houdini the goat wanders into the neighbor's garden once too often, veterinarian's daughter Mandy must fight to save the mischievous creature's life. Original.
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#5

Hedgehogs in the Hall

1994

When Mandy rescues a hedgehog family in danger, she knows that the wild creatures cannot stay long at Animal Ark, but she does not think it is a good idea to send them back into the wild, either. Original.
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#6

Badger in the Basement

1994

While working in her parents' veterinary hospital, Mandy rescues a badger cub and finds evidence of animal mistreatment by residents in her community who are involved in the cruel sport of badger baiting. Original.
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#7

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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#8

Cub in the Cupboard

1994

Mandy and James are horrified when they discover a mother fox caught in a cruel trap. They're sure someone local is responsible and are determined to find out who. But first the injured fox needs their attention.
Piglet in a Playpen book cover
#9

Piglet in a Playpen

1994

When his father tells him the family cannot afford to keep the baby piglet, Brandon's friends Mandy and James help Brandon raise a runt into a strong, healthy pig in the hope that Ruby can help make money for the farm. Original.
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#10

Ponies at the Point

1998

An alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here. Mandy and her friend James are vacationing in Ireland, home of the wild Connemara ponies. A wounded foal offers clues that someone is trying to steal the ponies, and Mandy and James set out to find the horse thieves.
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#11

Owl in the Office

1995

When the success of the Welford Animal Shelter is threatened due to a lack of funding, Mandy and James decide to put on a pet show in an effort to raise money and keep their cherished shelter from closing. Original.
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#12

Lamb in the Laundry

1995

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. While helping at the Spiller farm, Mandy and James find a tiny black lamb that's been abandoned by its mother. But just when they start to take care of it, the lamb disappears. Can they find the little lamb before it's too late?
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#13

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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#14

Goose on the Loose

1996

Caring for Penny Hapwell's pet goose, Gussie, turns into a disaster after Gussie is mistakenly handed over to Mr. Barker, who won a goose in a raffle and is looking forward to roast goose with all the trimmings, and it is up to Mandy Hope and her friend James to get Gussie back.Gussie, a pet goose, is mistakenly handed over to the man who won a raffled goose and is looking forward to roast goose with all the trimmings, and it is up to Mandy Hope and her friend James to get Gussie back
Bunnies in the Bathroom book cover
#15

Bunnies in the Bathroom

1995

Mandy, the daughter of two veterinarians, introduces her sad friend John to the happy and uplifting world of rabbits
Hamster in a Handbasket book cover
#16

Hamster in a Handbasket

1996

James is excited when he is given the job of caring for the school hamster over summer vacation, but when it is stolen, he must find the culprit and save the poor animal.
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#17

Squirrels in the School

1997

Mandy Hope and her friend James struggle to rescue a family of squirrels that has taken up residence in their school before the authorities arrange to have the creatures poisoned.
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#18

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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#19

Guinea Pig in the Garage

1997

Mandy Hope asks Rachael Farmer to take care of their neighbor's guinea pigs so that her parents will realize that Rachel is responsible enough to have a pet of her own, only to have one of the baby guinea pigs disappear.
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#20

Shetland in the Shed

1997

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. The Hope family takes in Polly, a friend's daughter, when her father goes into the hospital. Polly's new Shetland pony comes, too. The pony is beautiful and gentle, but Polly refuses to have anything to do with it. She's afraid of horses, even though she's been around them their entire life. Can Mandy and James help Polly learn how to love her pony?
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#21

Raccoons on the Roof

1998

Mandy¹s delighted when she spots a mother and baby raccoon on the roof of the house where she¹s staying. But not everyone likes raccoons as much as Mandy. Her next-door neighbor has even laid traps for the playful creatures and wants them destroyed. Can Mandy keep the raccoons away from danger?
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#22

Dolphin in the Deep

1998

Mandy has been spending a lot of time in Florida at the local animal park playing with Bob and Bing, two dolphins who perform together, but when Bob dies, Mandy is concerned about Bing's future and is determined to do whatever she can to help the lonely dolphin.Mandy has been spending a lot of time in Florida at the local animal park playing with Bob and Bing, two dolphins who perform together, but when Bob dies, Mandy is concerned about Bing's future and is determined to do whatever she can to help the lonely dolphin.
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#23

Bears in the Barn

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. Camping in Arkansas, Mandy and James are excited to spot a mother bear and her two cubs. Now they've been invited to help track the bears on their journey cross-country, back to their own territory. But there are so many hazards—busy highways, rivers, hostile farmers—that Mandy wonders if the bear family will ever find its way home! Can Mandy help the bears complete their long journey?
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#24

Foals in the Field

1997

An alternate cover edition can be found here
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#25

Dog at the Door

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. One night, Mandy finds a distressed golden retriever tied up outside Animal Ark—with no sign of her owner. The dog is expecting puppies, and it doesn't look like there's long to wait! Who would leave a pregnant dog on a stranger's doorstep? Mandy can't believe anyone could be so cruel! Can she find the dog's owner before the puppies arrive?
Horse in the House book cover
#26

Horse in the House

1998

With sales of more than 3 million books, this newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for young animal lovers. Mandy and James are sad that their friend Wilfred Bennett has to sell his riding stables. Things get even worse when Sam Western turns the land into a campsite and wants everyone to forget that the stables ever existed. Now campers are telling stories of a ghostly horse and rider passing through the campsite - and vanishing into the night air! Mandy and James don't believe the spooky tales, but can they figure out what's really going on?
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#27

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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#28

Puppy in a Puddle

1999

Alternate cover for Alternate cover edition for ISBN 0439343895/ISBN13 9780439343893 can be found here When Mandy's dad diagnoses an Old English Sheepdog puppy as deaf, Mandy feels sorry for it. But it isn't until she finds another Sheepdog puppy weak and abandoned that she and James begin to get suspicious. Could a local breeder be mistreating these poor puppies? It's up to Mandy and James to save them!
Tabby in the Tub book cover
#29

Tabby in the Tub

1999

This newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for animal lovers everywhere. With sales of over 6 million books worldwide, the Animal Ark franchise is a hit with young readers. A wild tabby cat has turned up in Welford and Mandy is worried. The poor cat is about to have kittens, and she has no one to look after her. Bill Ward, the postman, comes to the rescue, allowing her to live in his garden shed. But the tabby isn't the only cat in the neighborhood having kittens—and some of the kittens need extra-special care. Will Mandy be able to help the kittens—and their mothers?
Pup at the Palace book cover
#30

Pup at the Palace

2000

This newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for animal lovers everywhere. With sales of over 6 million books worldwide, the Animal Ark franchise is a hit with young readers. Mandy and James are taking a trip to London during summer vacation. On a visit to Buckingham Palace, Mandy spots an adorable Labrador puppy, who poses for James' camera and then runs away. Mandy and James spot the puppy all over town, but catching him turns out to be harder than they expected. Can Mandy rescue this lost puppy from the dangers of the big city?
Mare in the Meadow book cover
#31

Mare in the Meadow

2003

This newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for animal lovers everywhere. With sales of over 6 million books worldwide, the Animal Ark franchise is a hit with young readers. Mandy and James are having trouble finding enough time to give Chamomile—a mare whose owner has left the country—all the attention and exercise she needs. When they meet Rhian, a girl who lives next to Chamomile's field, they hope she will help them out. But Rhian doesn't want to get to know the horse—and she doesn't want to tell anyone why not. Can Mandy convince her new friend to care for Chamomile—or will the horse have to be sold?
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#32

Cats at the Campground

2004

This newest Animal Ark title will provide cozy reading for animal lovers everywhere. With sales of over 6 million books worldwide, the Animal Ark franchise is a hit with young readers. Mandy and James have discovered a stray cat and her kittens behind old Wilfred Bennett's house. But the next time they visit, she's moved her family into a trailer on Sam Western's campsite! Sam Western has no patience for animals—particularly cats. If Mandy and James can't tempt the cats out of the trailer, Sam Western will handle them himself. Can Mandy save the cat and her kittens in time?
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#33

Hound at the Hospital

1998

USED BOOK WITH CLEAN PAGES,LIGHT WEAR TO COVER.THIS BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND NO MISSING PAGES OR ANYTHING THAT WOULD COMPROMISE THE LEGIBILITY OR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT.
Terrier in the Tinsel book cover
#34

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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#35

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?
Husky in a Hut book cover
#36

Husky in a Hut

2002

An adventurous series sure to win the hearts of animal lovers everywhere! While staying on Baffin Island, Mandy and her parents enjoy the thrill of a dogsled ride. But the trip is plunged into disaster when wolves attack one of the Husky teams. The lead dog, Nanook, is badly injured. Mandy helps move her to a secluded hut, but can she get the rescue party to Nanook in time? An alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here.
Polar Bears On The Path book cover
#37

Polar Bears On The Path

2002

An alternate cover edition can be found here. An adventurous series sure to win the hearts of animal lovers everywhere! 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. The Hopes are in the small town of Churchill to watch polar bears migrating north. It's a spectacular sight. But when one of the cubs strays from his mother, Mandy fears for his safety. Can she help reunite the cub with his family before winter sets in?
Labrador on the Lawn book cover
#38

Labrador on the Lawn

2005

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 staying with her parents at a vacation house in the Lake District when they spot a mischievous Labrador on the lawn. James' dog, Blackie, is thrilled to have found a friend, but with no identification or collar, how will the Hopes find her owner? And why does she seem so at home in the cottage?
Siamese in the Sun book cover
#39

Siamese in the Sun

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 and James have gone to Jersey with Mandy's mom and dad to look after a local veterinary clinic. They spot a Siamese cat made of china in the window of the antiques shop - but they soon discover that Sud Su Ming is a real cat! Mandy thinks the beautiful purebred could be entered into a prestigious island cat show but how can she - and Ming - persuade her reluctant owner?
Racehorse in the Rain book cover
#40

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?
Kitten in the Candy Corn book cover
#41

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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#42

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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#43

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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#44

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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#45

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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#46

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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#47

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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#48

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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#50

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?
Labrador in the Leaves book cover
#50

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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