Ben M Baglio

Because her parents are veterinarians, Mandy Hope is an expert on animals, from rabbits and hamsters to kittens and puppies. She and her friends help animals in need -and sometimes Mandy gets the animals to help kids in need.

Join Mandy and James for nine different "Animal Ark" adventures featuring Tess the sheepdog, Henry the hamster, Prince the pony, Houdini the goat, Blackie the labrador, Dorian the donkey, Bubble the bunny, Amber the kitten, and Mickey the mouse-eared bat.

"The McGraths have arrived in the Bahamas. Jody can't wait to see some Atlantic spotted dolphins and maybe find out if the rumors about a lost treasure ship are really true. But will a major tropical storm put her plans on hold?"--Cover p. [4].

When Mandy and James observe SPCA inspector Danny Davies and his beagle, Sasha, on patrol, things taken an unexpected turn when Sasha is injured.

"Jody has arrived in the Caribbean, and already she's made a new dolphin friend, Frida. But other dolphins there have been captured and taken to live in dirty, unhealthy conditions--just to entertain tourists! Jody is outraged. Can she help win freedom for these dolphins?"

Mandy is haunted by dreams of a mysterious cat and wonders if it is because she is worried about Bathsheba, a tabby cat who has disappeared. Can this cat help Mandy solve the mystery of Bathsheba's disappearance?

Mandy and her friends who have guinea pigs have started a new club -- the Guinea Pig Gang. They're concerned about Lisa, who doesn't want to join. Could something be wrong with Lisa's guinea pig?

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Camping in Arkansas, Mandy and James are excited to spot a mother bear and her two cubs. Now they've been invited to help track the bears on their journey cross-country, back to their own territory. But there are so many hazards -- busy highways, rivers, hostile farmers -- that Mandy wonders if...

"At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy's new classmate Sara has moved to Welford just in time for Halloween--and she's brought her Labrador and four gorgeous lab puppies. Mandy is instantly charmed by the adorable pups. So when the puppies are stolen, she and James vow to help Sara catch the thief. To make matters worse, the friends...

While helping to set up a Santaland outside Walton Cottage Hospital, Mandy and James spot a stray Jack Russell terrier. They also befriend Charlie, a young patient, who desperately wants a dog for Christmas. Can they bring the two together?