Animal Ark books in order

Animal Ark is a bestselling children's book series with sixty-four titles about Mandy Hope and her animal adventures, published between 1994 and 2003.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Kittens in the Kitchen 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
2 Pony on the Porch 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
3 Puppies in the Pantry 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
4 Goat in the Garden 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
5 Hedgehogs in the Hall 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
6 Badger in the Basement 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
7 The Party Pony 2007 Lucy Daniels N/A
8 Cub in the Cupboard 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
9 The Lucky Lamb 2002 Lucy Daniels N/A
10 Piglet in a Playpen 1994 Lucy Daniels Buy
11 Owl in the Office 1995 Lucy Daniels Buy
12 Lamb in the Laundry 1995 Lucy Daniels Buy
13 Bunnies in the Bathroom 1995 Lucy Daniels Buy
14 The Fearless Fox 2003 Lucy Daniels N/A
15 Donkey on the Doorstep 1995 Lucy Daniels Buy
16 Hamster in a Hamper / Hamster in a Handbasket 1996 Lucy Daniels Buy
17 Goose on the Loose 1996 Lucy Daniels Buy
18 Calf in the Cottage 1996 Lucy Daniels Buy
19 Koalas in a Crisis 1996 Lucy Daniels Buy
20 Wombat in the Wild 1996 Lucy Daniels Buy
21 Roo on the Rock 1996 Lucy Daniels Buy
22 Squirrels in the School 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
23 Guinea Pig in the Garage 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
24 Fawn in the Forest 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
25 Shetland in the Shed 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
26 Swan in the Swim 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
27 Lion by the Lake 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
28 Elephants in the East 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
29 Monkeys on the Mountain 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
30 Foals in the Field 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
31 Dog at the Door 1997 Lucy Daniels Buy
32 Sheep at the Show 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
33 Racoons on the Roof 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
34 Dolphin in the Deep 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
35 Bears in the Barn 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
36 Otter in the Outhouse 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
37 Whale in the Waves 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
38 Hound at the Hospital 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
39 Rabbits on the Run 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
40 Horse in the House 1998 Lucy Daniels Buy
41 Panda in the Park 1999 Lucy Daniels Buy
42 Tiger on the Track 1999 Lucy Daniels Buy
43 Gorilla in the Glade 1999 Lucy Daniels Buy
44 Tabby in the Tub 1999 Lucy Daniels Buy
45 Chinchilla Up the Chimney 1999 Lucy Daniels Buy
46 Puppy in a Puddle 1999 Lucy Daniels Buy
47 Leopard at the Lodge 2000 Lucy Daniels Buy
48 Giraffe in a Jam 2000 Lucy Daniels Buy
49 Hippo in a Hole 2000 Lucy Daniels Buy
50 Foxes on the Farm 2000 Lucy Daniels Buy
51 Badgers by the Bridge 2000 Lucy Daniels Buy
52 Deer on the Drive 2000 Lucy Daniels Buy
53 Animals in the Ark 2001 Lucy Daniels Buy
54 Mare in the Meadow 2001 Lucy Daniels Buy
55 Cats in the Caravan / Cats at the Campground 2001 Lucy Daniels Buy
56 Polar Bears on the Path 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
57 Seals on the Sled 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
58 Husky in a Hut 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
59 Beagle in a Basket 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
60 Bunny on a Barge 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
61 Guinea Pigs in the Greenhouse 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
62 Dalmatian in the Dales 2002 Lucy Daniels Buy
63 Lambs in the Lane 2003 Lucy Daniels Buy
64 Labrador on the Lawn 2003 Lucy Daniels Buy

Animal Ark is the flagship series of the Lucy Daniels franchise, with sixty-four books published between 1994 and 2003. Each book features Mandy Hope encountering a different animal in need of help, with titles that follow an alliterative pattern naming the animal and its location: Kittens in the Kitchen, Puppies in the Pantry, Badger in the Basement, and so on.

The series covers both domestic and exotic animals. Early books stay close to home with cats, dogs, and farm animals, while later entries take Mandy to Australia (Koalas in a Crisis, Wombat in the Wild), Africa (Lion by the Lake, Elephants in the East), and other locations. The series became one of the most popular children’s book franchises in the UK and spawned numerous spin-offs and relaunches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark series?

There are 64 books in the Animal Ark series, published between 1994 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Animal Ark series?

The first book in the Animal Ark series is Kittens in the Kitchen, published in 1994.

Who is the main character in Animal Ark?

Mandy Hope is the main character. She is the daughter of two veterinarians and constantly finds animals in need of help, whether at home in the Yorkshire village of Welford or on trips abroad.

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