Animal Ark

56 primary works • 159 total works

Animals in the Ark

by Lucy Daniels

Published 18 January 2001

A fire at Betty Hilder's animal sanctuary leaves the animals homeless - until Mandy persuades her parents to open the doors at Animal Ark. Obviously the animals can't stay there for long, and money needs to be raised for repairs - but can Mandy and James come up with a plan before the sanctuary has to close for good?

Porpoise in the Pool

by Lucy Daniels

Published 17 May 2001

Mandy and James are spending their summer holiday in Cornwall - but their first day on the beach they spot an injured porpoise hemmed in by rocks - can they help the poor creature get better and back in the water?

Hippo in a Hole

by Lucy Daniels

Published 16 March 2000

A family trip to South Africa means an amazing adventure for Mandy and James. They can't wait to go on safari! A violent storm causes chaos at the lodge where Mandy and James are staying. When they go outside the resort to check on the damage, they find a mother hippo in distress, standing guard over her trapped calf. The wardens' attempts to rescue the baby hippo fail when their jeep gets stuck in the mud. But if they don't free the baby soon, he and his mother will die. Can Mandy help the hippos?

Lion By The Lake

by Lucy Daniels

Published 23 July 1997

A working holiday in Africa means the trip of a lifetime for animal-lover Mandy Hope. She can't wait to see all the animals in the wild!

The first day of their holiday, Mandy and James spot a lion-cub down by the lake. But there's no family nearby - has he got lost? With angry farmers stalking the lions that are killing their cattle, the cub is alone and in danger ...

Stallion in the Storm

by Lucy Daniels

Published 16 September 1999

Mandy and James can hardly wait to accompany her dad to Folan's Racing Stables. But they find that Folan's is in trouble. Some of the jockeys believe it's because the stables are haunted by Tibor, one of their stallions, who died in a race. Can Mandy and James discover the truth - and help Tibor make his peace?

Siamese in the Sun

by Lucy Daniels

Published 13 May 2004

Mandy and James have gone to Jersey with Mandy's mum and dad to look after a local veterinary surgery. They spot a gorgeous Siamese cat ornament in the window of an antiques shop - but they soon discover that Sud Su Ming is a real cat! Mandy thinks she should be entered in the prestigious island cat show but how can she - and Ming - persuade her reluctant owner?

Sheepdog in the Snow

by Lucy Daniels

Published 5 October 1995

It's Christmas at Animal Ark and Mandy and her best friend James have a fantastic idea - a party for all the pets in the village! But Mandy's festive mood collapses when Tess, a wounded stray sheepdog, turns up. Can Mandy save poor Tess's life?

Dalmatian in the Dales

by Lucy Daniels

Published 14 November 2002

On their way to investigate deer poachers operating nearby, Mandy and James discover a confused and footsore Dalmatian named Echo. Now it isn't just the deer that are in trouble. Can Mandy help Echo's owners to work out why their dog has suddenly started running away?

Animal Ark Treasury

by Lucy Daniels

Published 19 October 2000

This omnibus edition contains eleven short stories, a new full-length novel, and profiles of Mandy's favourite animals.

Racehorse in the Rain

by Lucy Daniels

Published 16 October 2003

Mandy is delighted 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 gloomy!

Bears in the Barn

by Lucy Daniels

Published 15 April 1998

Beagle in the Basket

by Lucy Daniels

Published 18 July 2002

Robbie the beagle is really missing his devoted companion, Martha the tabby cat. Before she passed away, Martha and Robbie shared everything - including their basket. Robbie is so upset, he's making himself ill. His owner, Geraldine O'Meara, is very worried. She couldn't bear to lose Robbie too! Can Mandy and James help find a way to make Robbie happy again?

Guinea-Pigs in the Greenhouse

by Lucy Daniels

Published 12 September 2002

Vandals have struck at Woodbridge Farm Park and several animals have escaped. Mandy and James help track most of them down, but where is Chocky the pregnant guinea-pig? In the hot sun, she's in danger of getting heatstroke - and Mandy's especially worried when she hears Chocky's babies are due any day! Can she and James find Chocky in time?

Husky in a Hut

by Lucy Daniels

Published 14 March 2002

While staying on Baffin Island, Mandy and her parents enjoy the thrill of a dog sled ride. But the trip is plunged into disaster when wolves attack one of the husky teams. The leader dog, Nanook, is badly injured. Mandy helps move her to a secluded hut, but can she get a rescue party to her in time?

Giraffe in a Jam

by Lucy Daniels

Published 17 February 2000

A family trip to South Africa means an amazing adventure for Mandy and James. They can't wait to go on safari! Mandy, James and their friend Levina are watching giraffes at a waterhole when Mandy spots one in trouble. Its legs are splayed to drink and it doesn't seem able to right itself. If the giraffe can't get back on its feet, it will become prey to prowling lions. Levina says they must let nature take its course, but Mandy notices a young giraffe waiting alongside the injured adult. Surely they can't just leave a mother and her baby to die?

Bunny on a Barge

by Lucy Daniels

Published 15 August 2002

Mandy and James are helping out on a TV programme about the river when they spot a rather unusual stray - a beautiful black and white rabbit! The bunny makes himself at home on a nearby barge, but old Stanley Hopkins, the barge owner, isn't too happy about it! He says bunnies bring bad luck to boats. Can Bob the bunny make him change his mind?

Pony in the Post

by Lucy Daniels

Published 21 October 1999

A wrong delivery at Animal Ark brings a big surprise - the tiniest horse that Mandy has ever seen! The Miniature Horse was 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?

Monkeys on the Mountain

by Lucy Daniels

Published 17 September 1997

A working holiday in Africa means the trip of a lifetime for animal-lover Mandy Hope. She can't wait to see all the animals in the wild! Mandy and James find a sick, abandoned baby monkey. They manage to nurse her back to health, but without a family to return to, the little monkey is destined for a life of captivity. Can they find her parents - before they lose the baby for ever?

Swan In The Swim

by Lucy Daniels

Published 18 June 1997

A swan has flown into the Parker Smythe's swimming-pool and Mandy is called to get it out. But the swan's wing may be broken and she looks as if she's going into shock. Can Mandy get the injured bird back to Animal Ark before it's too late?

Hound at the Hospital

by Lucy Daniels

Published 16 September 1998