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Excellent Book
Mandy and James find a wild gerbil and have to train it to be used to people. The gerbil turns out to be very smart, and Mandy and James begin calling him a genius. But will Mandy and James be able to train the gerbil to like people before it's too late? ... Read more

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rabbit to the rescue
Jack isn't sure he ever wants another pet. Mandy knows that taking care of a baby rabbit would help Jack stop missing his dog Fred so much. When the rabbit is in danger, Mandy and James need to come up with a fast plan to save the rabbit. Can they save the rabbit in time?

Great Book
This is a really great Animal Ark Pets book. A new boy named Jack moves into Welford. Mandy and James know he's sad so they try to get him to adopt a rabbit, but Jack doesn't want one. Then at a picnic the rabbit is in danger. Will Jack be able to save him in time?

RABBIT RACE
Jack isn't sure he ever wants another pet. Mandy knows that taking care of a baby rabbit would help Jack stop missing his dog Fred so much. When the rabbit is in danger, Mandy and James need tocome up with a fast plan to save the rabbit. Can they save the rabbit in time? ... Read more

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Camping in Arkansas, Many and James are exited to spot a mother bear and her tow cubs. Now they¹ve been invited to help track the bears on their cross-country journey back to their own territory. But there are so many hazards! Can Mandy help he bears complete their long journey? ... Read more

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good
this is a good book and i recamend it. if you you like dolphin in the deep or any animal ark book you should enjoy this one. ... Read more

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Ghost of a Wolf
a GHOST WOLF KEEPS SHOWING UP AND ONLY MANDY SEES HIM. THE ZOO JUST GOT 2 YOUNG WOLVES AND THE TOWN FOLK AREN'T PLEASED.ONE NIGHT THE WOLVES GET OUT. THE TOWN IS OUT TO KILL THEM AND ONLY MANDY,JAMES,AND MANDY'S PARENTS ARE TRYING TO SAVE THEM. CAN THEY?

Ghost Wolf
a GHOST WOLF KEEPS SHOWING UP AND ONLY MANDY SEES HIM. THE ZOO JUST GOT 2 YOUNG WOLVES AND THE TOWN FOLK AREN'T PLEASED.ONE NIGHT THE WOLVES GET OUT. THE TOWN IS OUT TO KILL THEM AND ONLY MANDY,JAMES,AND MANDY'S PARENTS ARE TRYING TO SAVE THEM. CAN THEY? ... Read more

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good but sad
This is an extremely good book but also very sad. I explained a little about what happened in this story to my mother (who reads animal ark books after i do) and because she doesn't like sad books she couldn't bear to read it. I recommend this book if you don't mind sad books but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like sad books

Great Book!
I loved this book! It was cool how Nick tried to save the farm all by hiself but had to get help in the end. I was confused though. The first twin foals were black not brown. but then I figured out why they had brown colts. If you love animal ark, or just like horses, you should read this book. ... Read more

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Puppy Puzzle
Mandy and James are always bringing animals into Animal Ark, Mandy's parents veterinary office. In this story, James and a girl from school, named Sarah, get matching black lab puppies. Guess what? They get away on "Pet Day" at school! They find one puppy, but which one is it? It is a race against time to find the other puppy before he gets hurt.

I liked this book!
This was a good mystery book. Mandy is always trying to help the animals. There are a lot of other interesting characters in it also. There are very nice pictures too. I loved this book!

Great Book
Welford Elementary School is having a pet show, and James and Sara are both bringing in their new puppies. The only problem is, is that they look exactly the same. Will James and Sara figure out which dog is who's before it's too late?

Puppy Puzzle
Jame's gets a puppy ans so dose a girl named Sara. Both the puppys look exacly the same. They get loose! How will they find out who is who ? You have to read and find out. I recamend this to people who like puppys.

Puppy Puzzle
Sarah and James both get a dog. Both dogs run away. How will they find out which bog is which? ... Read more

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Mandy¹s delighted when she spots a mother and baby raccoon on the roof of the house where she¹s staying. But not everyone likes raccoons as much as Mandy. Her next-door neighbor has even laid traps for the playful creatures and wants them destroyed. Can Mandy keep the raccoons away from danger? ... Read more

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Great Book!
This is a great book for animal lovers! The characters and story are very realistic and interesting. I liked how the book told how hedgehogs should be free in the wild, and should not be kept in cages as pets.

Loved It
Mandy finds a family of hedgehogs and rescues them, but she and James have to trach them to live in the wild on their own again, without getting hurt.

Hedgehogs in the Hall
The book's setting: The setting was at the town of Welford, in the very center of town.

Main characters: There were 6 hedgehogs: 1. Rosie was a mother of four whose leg was run over by a car. 2. Scout explored, and wandered, and was eaten by a badger. 3. Spike was the heaviest guy. Spike was named for his tail. It always went up like a spike. 4. Tiggy named for her clumsiness and size. 5. Speedy named for his incredible speed. He was the loudest of the lot. He helped Guy. 6. Guy was first found in a net farmer used for potting beans and plants. He was blind and was helped by Speedy. There were 3 children: 1. Mandy, a girl adopted by vets, has an interest in animals. She wanted to help the animals. She got all her knowledge from her parents. 2. James was Mandy's best friend. James' father, Mr. Hunter, was the very first to find Rosie and her babies and he almost put a pitchfork through her. 3. Claire found Guy, a blind hedgehog. Her father, a doctor, ran over Rosie's leg with his silver car. He turned his front yard into a hedgehogs' hotel.

Summary of the book: Rosie, a mother of four, was run over by a car. Her babies had to be nursed as well because if they were abandoned, they could be eaten by badgers and foxes. Then Guy was found. He was helped by Speedy, who followed him around, helping him, being his eyes, because Guy was blind. They were nursed by Mandy Hope, James Hunter and Claire McKay. There were four baby hedgehogs, but only three survived because Scout was eaten by a badger.

My personal reaction to the book: I think this book is sad, enjoyable and very well-written. It makes you really want to read on and on until you finish. But when you finish, you have this empty, hollow feeling. You got the hollow feeling because you've enjoyed the book so much. You really want to read on and on forever, but it always have an end. When it does end, you want more to read. I always like hedgehogs. I really like the hedgehogs in this story. I wish it wasn't so sad. It would be good if Scout wasn't killed. He was just wounded and he had to be nursed.

Hedgehogs in the Hall
Hedgehogs in the Hall is a heart warming story about a young girl, Mandy, and her brother James. One day Mandy is outside and is putting some grass in the compost pile. Then a hedgehog pops its head out, and her little hedgehog kids do the same. The hedgehogs go in to the hall of Mandy's house and walk around. Then the mother hedgehog walks in to the street and a car is coming. The hedgehog was hit and was taken to a man from a clinic who helps the hedgehog's leg to heal. After the hedgehogs are all healed Mandy has an idea to make the hedgehogs safe from all roads and birds. Mandy and her brother think how to make a refuge for the hedgehogs. They talk to many people in the city. Almost everyone helps to make the refuge. After one week all of the work is done and the people have made a refuge for the hedgehog. Will it work? Or will all the hedgehogs die? I think the book is very good. If you like to read books that are similar to what happen in real life then it is a very good book for you. I like the little hedgehogs because they are very cute. I like the part when one of the hedgehogs is walking under a porch and it makes a funny little noise like a squeak. All around the book is very good and never gets boring. I would love to read the next four books because the author gives a lot of detail and good pictures. I wish the author would put more sounds in to her writing. I think this book should get a Newbery Award for a good detail and cliffhangers to the end.

Hedgehogs in the Hall
Andrew Rubin 11/16/00 Hedgehogs in the Hall Ben M. Baglio

Hedgehogs in the Hall is a heart warming story about a young girl, Mandy, and her brother James. One day Mandy is outside and is putting some grass in the compost pile. Then a hedgehog pops its head out, and her little hedgehog kids do the same. The hedgehogs go in to the hall of Mandy's house and walk around. Then the mother hedgehog walks in to the street and a car is coming. The hedgehog was hit and was taken to a man from a clinic who helps the hedgehog's leg to heal. After the hedgehogs are all healed Mandy has an idea to make the hedgehogs safe from all roads and birds. Mandy and her brother think how to make a refuge for the hedgehogs. They talk to many people in the city. Almost everyone helps to make the refuge. After one week all of the work is done and the people have made a refuge for the hedgehog. Will it work? Or will all the hedgehogs die? I think the book is very good. If you like to read books that are similar to what happen in real life then it is a very good book for you. I like the little hedgehogs because they are very cute. I like the part when one of the hedgehogs is walking under a porch and it makes a funny little noise like a squeak. All around the book is very good and never gets boring. I would love to read the next four books because the author gives a lot of detail and good pictures. I wish the author would put more sounds in to her writing. I think this book should get a Newbery Award for a good detail and cliffhangers to the end. ... Read more

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Mandy and James find a duck's nest in tatters. The mother is nowhere to be seen. But there's one egg intact - and it's still warm! Mandy is convinced she can hatch it. But what will she do with the little duckling? ... Read more

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Excellent Book
When Mandy and James are playing near the pond they find a duck nest, but only one egg is still warm which means that one is still alive. Mandy decides to try to hatch the duckling and make a diary/journal about everyday with the duckling, which she names Dillon.

This is an excellent book for readers 10 and under.

Finally they found Dillon.
In this book, Duckling Diary, Dillon the duck gets lost but is found. I like the part when every one was happy to see Dillon, like this:" Mandy went shopping and Dillon got out of his cage and went in the green-house. Mandy got back and Dillon was gone. She searched, and searched. Mrs. Todd was right, everyone was pleased to see Dillon home at last. And Mandy was right too. Dillon was the most famous duck in Wellford", and that was my favorite part.

Excellent Book for Young Readers
This is a wonderful book about a young girl (Mandy) and a duckling (Dillon) she raised from birth. I found the content of the book excellent for young readers. ... Read more

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Young Alex Hastings is very ill, and must travel to America for an operation. When her beloved kitten disappears into the snowy countryside, Mandy and James vow to find it before Alex leaves on her trip. ... Read more

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Don't Miss This Book!
Kitten in the Cold
By: Ben M Baglio

This heartwarming story is about Alex Hastings who is sick in Europe. For a Christmas gift Alex and her family are going to America for the operation. Three days before Christmas, Amber, the cat, is missing. Can they find her, or will she freeze?

I like this book because it has excitement. It takes you and draws you in. It's sad when Amber is missing. I like Mandy in this book because she will do anything to save an animal in need.

I think the main idea in this book is that friendship never ends. Alex doesn't want to leave Amber in Europe. See if Alex will solve her problem! Ben Baglio makes you think about your cat or pet and makes you wonder if your pet would run away in the freezing cold.

Terrible Things!!
When Alex loses her kitten it seems like another terrible thing that happens to her after the disease she already has. Fortunately the Adam Hope family comes down with a plan not only to find the little cat but also to collect money to send her to have treatment in London. This is a very cute cuddling story that will make you cry.

Excellent Book
Mandy and James meet a very ill little girl named Alex who has a beautiful kitten named Amber. Alex has to go to America for a very serious operation, but won't go until she finds Amber, her kitten, because she is too worried about her. Will Mandy and James be able to find Amber to make Alex feel better about getting her operation?

Review of "Kitten In The Cold"
This is an absolutely fabolous book! One of the best books I have ever read! Here is what it is about: Mandy Hope and James Hunter work at The Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic in Welford, England. It is Christmas time. When an ill Alex Hastings {she has a severe heart problem} has to fly to the United States to get an operation, her beloved cat, Amber, mysteriously vanishes. Can Mandy and James find the lost kitty before Christmas Eve, or is she lost forever? Find out in this funny, tense, heartwarming story that deserves 4 paws up!

kitten in the cold (animal ark, 13)
Join Mandy, James and some new friends on an exciting mystery adventure. Mandy and James learn compassion for a small sick child and help her Christmas wish come true! Another winning adventure in the Animal Ark series! ... Read more

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Great Collection of Short Stories
This book has about 9 different short stories that contain animals from other animal ark books. I think this is a great collection of short stories, especially if you love animals.

The Kitten that won first prize
In this book there are lots of stories about animals.(9)This book is great!Some stories are about the other Animal Ark books but some aren't in them.If you know anyone that loves animals get it for them.My favorite story is about Houndni the goat. Read this book!

Good Book!
My 5 year old sister kept reading this book over and overagain.She loves it! ... Read more

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Mandy and James are sad because their friend Wilfred Bennett has to sell his riding stables. Things get even worse when Sam Western turns the land into a campsite and wants everyone to forget the stables ever existed. Now campers are telling stories of a ghostly horse and rider passing through the campsite - the vanishing into the night air! Mandy and James don't believe the spooky tales, but can they figure out what is really going on? ... Read more

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Question
Is this an animal ark haunting, 'cause of the ghost stories? I love horses and dolphins, so I love Animal Ark and Dolphin Diaries.

Horse in the House
Horse in the House is a great book for horse lovers or just people who want to become vets. This book kept me reading non-stop. I hope other people like it as much as I do. This book was great because I want to become a vet and also I love horses.

This Book Rocks!
This book rocks! Read all of Ben M. Baglio's Animal Ark books. Don't forget the Animal Ark Hauntings. They're mysterious and sad. Don't read Lucy Daniel's versions of Animal Ark and Animal Ark Hauntings. She's a copycat, copying Ben M. Baglio's books! ... Read more

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Foreword by Gus W. Thornton, D.V.M., President of MSPCA “Angell Memorial’s reputation in the animal world is unchallenged, and who better to tell their story than one of the best dog writers in the business.”

—Betty White, actress, author, and animal welfare activist

“This book gives you the ammunition to ask the right questions no matter where your veterinarian happens to be. This book is like the hospital itself and is more than cutting edge medicine—it has heart.”

—Steve Dale, host of the radio show “Animal Planet” and a senior columnist for Pet Life

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I wish I'd bought this book when I first got my dog!
This book is just great. It's full of information on how to keep your dog happy and healthy, and has lots of very useful explanations of technical terms (for example about dog illnesses). It is very readable - it's like having a good friend who knows all about dog health, explaining stuff to you.

The book is arranged very sensibly, and I know I will be able to easily find information when I need it. I will probably take this book away with me when we go on holidays with our dog - it's the sort of book that would be handy in an emergency.

I also liked the way that the author didn't push any particular views - I have lots of other dog books where I feel that the authors are telling you that you MUST treat your dog in a certain way. In this book, the author gently suggests to you that this is a good thing to do.

Clearly a lot of research has gone into finding the best information for this book, and I really wish that I had owned it when I first got my dog. I've had some bad vet experiences and when I got to the section about "how to choose a vet" I wished someone had suggested those to me a few years ago!

Overall, this is a calm and sensible book, one that I am sure I will be referring to many times in the future.

An essential!!!!
Darlene's Arden's book is an essential for the bookshelf of any dog owner, new or experienced.She covers EVERY aspect of care at every stage of your dog's life in an easy-to-read style.It includes a WELLNESS program, a way to KEEP your dog healthy, as well as ways to recognize illnesses and emergency situations.The behavior and training sections are wonderful.

This book is a must-have, and don't just hide it on the shelf.Keep it handy because you'll find that after a first reading, you'll be referring to it on a regular basis!

Long overdue
This guide to preventive health care for dogs is long overdue. Thoroughly researched with veterinarians at the appropriately renowned Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston, I knew this book was a winner when I reached for it several times when worried friends called to ask for advice. It outlines Angell's preventive approach to health care. The three main sections cover puppyhood, the middle years, and the senior years. It starts with the basics for every dog - vaccinations, parasites, grooming, trimming nails, nutrition, diseases, surgery, and the need for obedience training. The puppy years section is so large that it covers half the book. The diseases are explained briefly in lay terms so that anyone can understand what happens in a given disease. Annual check up, first aid, and cancer form the middle years section, and the senior years section covers again gracefully, geriatric wellness, and loss. The whole book is easily understood.

Your Best Friend's Best Friend
=Your best friend's best friend
Reviewer: Alan Alford from Marlboro, MA USA
Every loving breeder, who has ever sold a dog, has worried over whether she's given the new buyer everything he needs. This marvelous reference work from Darlene Arden will put to rest the concern of such breeders. The Angell Memorial Animal Book of Wellness is a "must" gift to accompany every puppy to its new home, and deserves a prominent place in every dog owner's library. It certainly has one in mine, where it's kept close enough for instant help each time one of my beloved pets shows the slightest sign of distress. In just the few short weeks since acquiring it it has brought me comfort on two occasions, and caused me instantly to take off to our veterinarian in a third. In 14 well-researched, easily read, heart-warming chapters, from Puppyhood, through the Middle Years, to the Senior years all dog-lovers dread, the author "holds the hand" of the dog owner through every possible medical concern and, in finale, comforts him in the final chapter of every human - canine love bond, "Saying Goodbye." This is one of the rare book investments that will earn, continuously, a return of its cost. I'm glad I found it.

Alan Alford

An easy to "use and understand" book.
Finding a book on veterinary medicine that is easy to read and refer to but still has exceptional information, is difficult.Darlene has captured both in her book.Whether a person uses western medicine or has a more alternative approach, Darlene's book can be utilized by either approach.One must first understand diseases and health issues before being able to choose a method of treatment.With Darlen's book, this is not a difficult task. She also captures dog behavior in a very realistic and positive light. A MUST HAVE for any dog owner. ... Read more