Animal Ark is a children's book series written by a collection of authors under the direction of Ben M. Baglio

Ben M. Baglio

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...

 using the pseudonym Lucy Daniels starting in 1994 . They have now been published in the USA and many other countries. The age it is aimed at is usually agreed as 8 plus.

The general plot of each book features Mandy, the daughter of the local veterinarian, finding animals in trouble and trying to help them with the assistance of her best friend James, and other people in the village. Animal Ark is the name of the vet surgery.

The Animal Ark books have been adapted for a television series, and a magazine, Animal Ark, has been published to accompany the books. The magazine helps to support the Jean Byrd Animal Rescue and Education Centre near Shamwari, South Africa through the Born Free Foundation.

Animal Ark Holiday Specials

1. Kitten in the Cold 2. Seal on the Shore 3. Hamster in the Holly 4. Animal Ark Favourites 5. Ponies at the Point 6. Pony in the Post 7. Pup at the Palace 8. Mouse in the Mistletoe 9. Porpoise in the Pool 10. Terrier in the Tinsel 11. Stallion in the Stable 12. Cat in the Candlelight 13. Labrador on the Lawn

Animal Ark Pets

1. Puppy Puzzle 2. Kitten Crowd 3. Rabbit Race 4. Hamster Hotel 5. Mouse Magic 6. Chick Challenge 7. Pony Parade 8. Guinea-pig Gang 9. Gerbil Genius 10. Duckling Diary 11. Lamb Lessons 12. Doggy Dare 13. Donkey Derby 14. Hedgehog Home 15. Frog Friends 16. Bunny Bonanza 17. Ferret Fun 18. Rat Riddle 19. Cat Crazy 20. Pets' Party 21. Foal Frolics 22. Cat's Cradle 23. Piglet Pranks 24. Spaniel Surprise

1. Pet Pals
2. Kitten Kisses(Christmas Special)

Animal Ark Pets Summer Shows

1. Horse Hero
2. Calf Capers
3. Puppy Prize
4. Race Horse in the rain
5. Foals in the field
6. Ponies at the point
7. Labrador on the lawn
8. Husky in the hut
9. Pony on the porch
10. Dog at the door

Little Animal Ark

1. The Playful Puppy 2. The Curious Kitten 3. The Midnight Mouse 4. The Brave Bunny 5. The Clever Cat 6. The Party Pony 7. The Lucky Lamb 8. The Cheeky Chick 9. The Happy Hamster 10. The Proud Piglet 11. The Fearless Fox 12. The Friendly Foal

Animal Ark Hauntings Series

Animal Ark Hauntings are a series of spin-off books focusing on animal ghost stories.

1. Stallion in the storm
2. Cat in the Crypt
3. Dog in the Dungeon
4. Colt in the Cave
5. Foal in the Fog
6. Hound on the Heath
7. Wolf at the Window
8. Deer in the Darkness
9. Cats in the Castle

Other Miscellaneous Works

(Please note: Some of these books may belong to one of the above series)

1. Pony in a Package 2. Cats at the Campground 3. Labrador on the Lawn 4. Siamese in the Sun 5. Racehorse in the Rain 6. Kitten in the Candy Corn 7. Mustang in the Mist 8. Bunny on a Barge 9. Collie with a Card 10. Bunny in a Basket 11. Husky with a Heart 12. Pony in a Pumpkin Patch 13. Labrador in the Leaves 14. Poodle in the Pansies 15. Wildlife Ways 16. Corgi in the Cupcakes 17. Cat's Cradle 18. Fox in the Frost 19. Pigs at the Picnic 20. Stallion in Spooky Hollow 21. Beagle in a Backpack 22. Tabby under the Tree 23. Raccoons on the Roof 24. Puppy in a Present 25. Spaniel in a Stocking 26. Colt on Christmas Eve

See also

• Children's literature
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