Series:

Animal Ark

56 primary works • 159 total works

Cover of Pigs at the Picnic

Pigs at the Picnic

by Lucy Daniels

Published 20 May 1999
Mandy and James are taking a two week working holiday for young volunteers. The project they have chosen is a working farm owned by a charitable trust, dedicated to preserving traditional farming methods and rare breeds of farm animal. At the end of the two weeks there is an open air fundraising event scheduled, with a concert, guided tours and a buffet picnic planned. But, on the day, a local farmer with an axe to grind sabotages the event, releasing the pigs, who proceed to eat all the food prepared for the picnic! Mandy and James must step in to round up the pigs - and somehow come up with some alternative food for the picnic - before the whole day is ruined!

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Colt in the Cave

by Lucy Daniels

Published 7 December 2000
Mandy and James are excited about their school trip to an old mine. Deep underground, Mandy starts to imagine how hard life must have been for pit ponies. Suddenly she spots eyes gleaming at her out of the darkness - but James can't see a thing. The very next night, Mandy dreams about a troubled pony. What can it mean...?

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Pup at the Palace

by Lucy Daniels

Published 18 May 2000
It's the summer holidays and the residents of Welford are spending a week in London seeing the sights. On their first day there, everyone goes to Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guard. In the crowds of tourists Mandy and James notice a small chocolate brown Labrador puppy, but when they get close it runs off. Walking in Green Park later that day, they spot the puppy again. Mandy is concerned as it doesn't seem to have an owner, but she can't catch it. It turns out that well-known animal writer Laura Dawson has lost three identical Labrador puppies. Mandy hasn't spotted one puppy all over town, she's seen all three of them in different places! A chase in Piccadilly Circus corners all three pups and Mandy and James get a reward for their help. They take the whole party out for a meal in Chinatown before returning to Welford after an eventful London visit.

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Seals on the Sled

by Lucy Daniels

Published 14 February 2002
Mandy Hope and her parents, who are both vets, are having a fantastic time watching seals off the Labrador coast and sledding down the snow-covered slopes. But then Mandy discovers two seal pups caught in netting. Can she free them - and help return them to the wild?

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Cat in the Crypt

by Lucy Daniels

Published 19 August 1999
Mandy and James will do anything to help an animal in distress. And sometimes even ghostly animals appear to need their help...Mandy is haunted by dreams of a mysterious cat. Could it be because she is worried about Bathsheba, the vicarage tabby who has run away? Or does the strange, stone-coloured cat of her dreams have something to tell her?

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Labrador on the Lawn

by Lucy Daniels

Published 15 May 2003
Mandy and James are staying with her parents at a holiday cottage in the Lake District when they spot a mischievous Labrador on their lawn. James' dog Blackie is delighted 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?

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Cat in the Candlelight

by Lucy Daniels

Published 17 October 2002
Animals always come first for Mandy Hope, and at Animal Ark - her parents' busy veterinary surgery - Mandy is always making new friends. Welford is in the grip of a flood when, late one night, Mandy rescues a cat washed to Animal Ark in a barrel. Where can it have come from? Despite the weather, Mandy is determined to find a home for the little cat - and to arrange some seasonal celebrations that the village will never forget!

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Hamster in the Holly

by Lucy Daniels

Published 14 October 1998
Honey is a beautiful golden hamster, but she has gone missing, and her owner fears she is out in the cold. If she is not found soon, she may never come home again.

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Fawn in the Forest

by Lucy Daniels

Published 19 March 1997
Mandy and James rescue an orphaned baby deer from the forest - but now they have to keep her alive. Baby Sprite is refusing to feed from a bottle - and without milk she will die. Mandy's quick thinking and Lydia's goats help the fawn get back on her feet.

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Cub in the Cupboard

by Lucy Daniels

Published 15 January 1996

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Dog In The Dungeon

by Lucy Daniels

Published 15 July 1999
The first in an exciting spin-off trilogy as Mandy and James follow up ghostly sightings of animals and unravel the secrets behind them. This story features an aristocratic deerhound called Aminta. The last in a long line of dogs that protected the owners of the castle Mandy and James are visiting, the ghostly dog has been regularly sighted since the death of the owner of the estate. Mandy and James discover that the land is due to be split up and sold, destroying the family heritage and Aminta, as her last act as protector of the family, has returned from beyond the grave to try and help reclaim the estate. Can Mandy and James help her last wish come true?

Cover of Elephants In The East

Elephants In The East

by Lucy Daniels

Published 20 August 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!



An elephant has been injured by poachers and her baby, Evie, has run off, terrified. As night closes in, there's still no sign of her - Mandy and James begin to worry. If the poachers haven't killed Evie, the hyenas probably will ... They've got to find her - but they're running out of time!

Cover of Animal Ark, New 9: Lost Kitten

Animal Ark, New 9: Lost Kitten

by Lucy Daniels

Published 5 September 2019

Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

When Amelia and Sam find a lost white kitten in the wilderness, they can't work out why her behaviour seems different to other cats. With the help of the vets at Animal Ark, they work out that the lost kitten is deaf and help track down her owners. Because she can't hear, Tinkerbell is safer staying at home - but she really wants to explore outdoors. Can Amelia and Sam find a way to make the intrepid little kitten's garden safe but fun to play in?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

Cover of Animal Ark, New 11: Puppy Problem

Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

Excitement is blooming in Welford as the village prepares for its annual garden contest. But Amelia and Sam are more interested in helping their new friend, Blossom! The cockapoo puppy seems happy in the daytime, so why is she keeping everyone up with her barking at night?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

Cover of Animal Ark, New 7: Guinea Pig Superstar

Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

A shy boy at Amelia and Sam's school is using his pet guinea pig to help him make friends - by taking his pet to school! How can Animal Ark's young helpers get him to see that the playground isn't the best place for a guinea pig? Perhaps there's a way to let his popular guinea pig be the centre of attention AND help Animal Ark. . .

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"A brilliant animal series from multi-million selling author Lucy Daniels.

Cover of Animal Ark, New 2: Scaredy-Dog

Helping animals, having fun! The best-selling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

A special bumper-length book with two stories in one! Amelia and Sam are looking after chocolate lab puppy named Coco for a week. They take the playful little pup to dog training classes, but their snooty classmate Tiffany doesn't want to join in - even though her own puppy, Sparkle, is scared of everything from loud noises to other dogs.

When Tiffany hosts a birthday party with loud fireworks, Sparkle gets frightened and bites Coco. Can Sam and Amelia help the scaredy-dog overcome his fears? And will the two puppies ever become friends?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

Cover of Animal Ark, New 4: Puppy in Peril

Helping animals, having fun! The best-selling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

When a poorly pup comes into Animal Ark vets, no one knows who his owner is, and he needs an operation. Can Amelia and Sam use a TV dog show to raise the money in time?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

Cover of Animal Ark, New 2: Bunny Trouble

Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

Amelia and Sam are on a new animal adventure! There's something wrong with thier friend Izzy's bunny rabbit. She seems very sad and she keeps escaping from her hutch. Can Amelia and Sam work out what's wrong with her? Or will the little bunny get into big trouble?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

Cover of Animal Ark, New 10: Llama on the Loose

Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

When Amelia and Sam's friend Caleb adopts a new llama, they hope she will become friends with the other two llamas at the petting farm. But the new llama's arrival causes lots of problems as Llarry and LLiam are spitting mad about having to share their pasture with the newcomer! Can Amelia and Sam help sort out the llama drama?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"

Cover of Animal Ark, New 12: Owl All Alone

Helping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends.

When Amelia and Sam find an abandoned baby tawny owl, they help nurse it back to health. But without its mum, the owlet won't survive very long in the wild . . . Can a famous television presenter staying in the village to cover the annual garden show help them find a new home for poor little Chirrup?

A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!

"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!"

"I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"Helping animals, having fun!