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The Animal Ark book series follows Mandy Hope and her friend James as they assist animals in need, often with the help of Mandy's parents, who run a veterinary clinic called Animal Ark. Set primarily in rural England, the stories focus on rescuing and caring for various animals, from lambs and foals to badgers and hedgehogs. Each book highlights themes of friendship, responsibility, and the importance of protecting wildlife.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Lucy Daniels
Mandy Hope, whose parents are vets, helps at their surgery, Animal Ark. James leads her to a badger sett he's been watching, but they find it…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Lucy Daniels
Six months in the Australian outback is a dream come true for Mandy. She meets Moonbeam, an orphaned baby kangaroo too young to survive alone, who is…
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Mandy is spending six months in Australia, a dream come true. When a farm owner must find new homes for all her animals, including a 13-year-old…
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When twin foals are born on Drysdale farm, owner Nick Summers asks Mandy and James for help, since he is too busy building up the farm's stables to…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Ben M. Baglio
Mandy and James help rescue an injured mother hedgehog and her tiny babies. Knowing the wild creatures can't stay at Animal Ark forever, they try to…
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Buy on AmazonKittens in the kitchen ; Bunnies in the bathroom
1998 · Lucy Daniels
Kittens in the kitchen was originally published in London by Knight in 1994, and Bunnies in the bathroom was originally published in London by Hodder…
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When Mandy meets stuck-up Susan Collins, she quickly decides the only good thing about her is her pony Prince. But Mandy realizes that Susan's…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Ben M. Baglio
At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes, and outside the clinic she can't resist helping any animal in need.
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1998 · Ben M. Baglio
Join Mandy and James for nine different Animal Ark adventures featuring Tess the sheepdog, Henry the hamster, Prince the pony, Houdini the goat,…
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The last in a long line of dogs that protected the owners of a castle Mandy and James are visiting, a ghostly dog has been regularly sighted since…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Ben M. Baglio
At Christmas, the village of Welford is raising money to send a sick child to an American hospital. When the child's precious cat mysteriously…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Ben M. Baglio
James is chosen to look after the school hamster during the summer, but someone vandalizes his garden and steals the hamster. Suspects include city…
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Mandy and James are assisting with preparations for the school play when a family of squirrels begins creating disruptions behind the scenes. The…
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On a short break in Scotland, Mandy and James visit a wildlife park to see two young wolves, its star attractions. While the wolves are beautiful,…
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At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes, and she can't resist helping any animal in need even away from the…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Ben M. Baglio
During her Florida vacation, Mandy spends most of her time at a local animal park playing with two tame dolphins, Bob and Bing. When Bob dies, Bing…
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While helping set up a Santaland outside Walton Cottage Hospital, Mandy and James spot a stray Jack Russell terrier. They also befriend Charlie, a…
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It's up to Mandy to find out who left a distressed golden retriever tied up outside the Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic. The dog's presence raises…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Ben M. Baglio
When some kittens are born in Mandy's neighborhood that need extra care, Mandy tries to help them and their mothers. The story focuses on her efforts…
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While on vacation in Northumberland, Mandy and James visit a stately home with an ancient deer park that no longer has deer, and the forest is set to…
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While vacationing in England's Lake District, Mandy and James find a mischievous Labrador on the lawn of the house where they are staying and try to…
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Mandy Hope's friend Chloe receives a cocker spaniel puppy named Indy as a Christmas gift, but Mandy notices the puppy is ill, just as Chloe's family…
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Mandy is thrilled when her dad wins first prize in the Christmas raffle: a racehorse for the day.
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A well-trained collie delivers an anonymous valentine to Mandy and her friends, surprising them as the mailman fails to arrive. The unexpected…
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Mandy finds a stowaway Corgi in the van she is using to deliver cupcakes to promote a friend's bakery. After eating some of the cupcakes, the dog…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Ben M. Baglio
Mandy rescues a Dales pony named Jewel from a farmer's pumpkin patch during a trip in the Scottish Highlands. After meeting Jewel's owners, Mandy…
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When Mandy asks Rachel to look after a neighbour's guinea pig, Rachel is thrilled, but then she loses one of the guinea pig's babies. Mandy and James…
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Mandy discovers a poodle causing damage to the pansies on the village green. The dog's unusual behavior raises questions about its identity,…
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It's Christmas at Animal Ark, and Mandy and James plan a party for all the pets in Welford. When a wounded stray sheepdog turns up, Mandy struggles…
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Mandy and her friend James, assisted by Blackie the labrador retriever, help Mandy's grandmother save the village hospital from closing while also…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Ben M. Baglio
Mandy must save Honey the hamster from freezing to death after the animal escapes from a school play and runs outside under a holly bush.
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When Mandy and James observe SPCA inspector Danny Davies and his beagle, Sasha, on patrol, Sasha is injured. The incident leads to a series of events…
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At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. When a stray cat gives birth in Mr. William's kitchen, he is…
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Pony in a Package by Ben M. Baglio is a children's novel originally published as "Pony in the post." It is part of the Working Partner series and is…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Animal Ark books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Goat in the garden”.
How many books are in the Animal Ark series?
We list 64 books by Ben M. Baglio , published between 1994–2008.
Where can I buy the Animal Ark books?
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