Animal Ark books in order

The complete Animal Ark series by Ben M. Baglio, following young Mandy Hope as she helps animals in need at her parents' veterinary clinic in the Yorkshire village of Welford.

Reading order

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

Animal Ark is a long-running children’s book series written under the pen name Ben M. Baglio by the Working Partners book packaging company. The series follows Mandy Hope, a young girl living in the fictional Yorkshire village of Welford, where her parents run a veterinary clinic called Animal Ark. Each book centers on a different animal that needs help, and Mandy works to make sure every creature gets the care it deserves.

The original series ran from 1994 to 2003 across 65 books. Each title follows a catchy naming pattern that pairs an animal with an alliterative location, from Kittens in the Kitchen to Labrador on the Lawn. The books take Mandy beyond Welford too, with adventures in Australia (Koalas in a Crisis, Wombat in the Wild) and Africa (Leopard at the Lodge, Hippo in a Hole).

The series was popular with young readers who loved animals, and it spawned several spin-offs including Animal Ark Pets, Animal Ark Hauntings, and various holiday specials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark series?

There are 65 books in the Animal Ark series, published between 1994 and 2003.

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 the Animal Ark series?

The main character is Mandy Hope, a young girl whose parents run a veterinary clinic called Animal Ark in the fictional Yorkshire village of Welford. Each book follows Mandy as she helps a different animal in trouble, often with help from her best friend James Hunter.

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