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Animal Ark Holiday Special #7
Terrier in the Tinsel
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Shortly after Mandy and James find a stray Jack Russell terrier near Walton Cottage Hospital, they befriend a young patient, Charlie, who wants a dog for Christmas, and they try to find a way to bring Charlie and the terrier together.
160 pages, Library Binding
First published October 25, 2001
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Ben M. Baglio
217 books149 followersBen M. Baglio created the brief for two series of children's books - Dolphin Diaries and Animal Ark. Dolphin Diaries features a girl and her family from Florida, who travel around the world as marine biologists and study dolphins. Animal Ark features two children who work together to help animals and solve animal-related mysteries. The books were written by commissioned writers in the UK under Baglio's instruction using the pseudonym Lucy Daniels. Each ghostwriter is named with a 'Special Thanks' on the copyright page.
Using his real name he also wrote the book series The Pet Finders Club, featuring a group of three children who search for peoples lost pets.
Using his real name he also wrote the book series The Pet Finders Club, featuring a group of three children who search for peoples lost pets.
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October 31, 2012Hi Followers;
Have you ever read the Animal Ark series of books-even when you were younger? This book is a good one to read. This old guy named Percy has asthma. He is in the hospital for "bronchitis". Bronchitis is caused when you have an "asthma attack." Anyways, while on that part, Mandy and James spot a brown-and-white Jack Russell terrier all alone near a house. One person has said that the dog ran in front of an ambulance and then stole a girl's bag of chips. Mandy gets close to the rascal, but it runs to the hospital and through the hospital parking lot. It almost gets away with the security guard's sandwiches, which have pickles in them, which are his favorite, by the way. It is under a bush at the hospital in the parking lot. The dog has been out in the cold and is hungry when Mandy and James see it. When this was going on, I was thinking they would never catch him. The dog was going everywhere but towards Mandy and James. This is all a dramatic middle to end. Mandy says: "Hello! What are you doing here all alone?" The dog is obviously nervous. The dog belongs to Percy, who let him go OR the dog escaped from his custody and hid from him, Mandy and James. Mandy throws him treats and she says: "You must be starving, you poor boy!" The dog says "more please". I could tell right at this part that he was very hungry. I was asking myself some questions while this was going on. One was: Where was he sleeping when he was out in the cold? Two was: What was he eating when he was out in the cold? Mandy and James finally caught him and ended the dramatic part. Then, they brought him into the hospital to see Percy. Right now, in the hospital, volunteers are preparing for Santaland.
Hope you read this;
Thomas
Have you ever read the Animal Ark series of books-even when you were younger? This book is a good one to read. This old guy named Percy has asthma. He is in the hospital for "bronchitis". Bronchitis is caused when you have an "asthma attack." Anyways, while on that part, Mandy and James spot a brown-and-white Jack Russell terrier all alone near a house. One person has said that the dog ran in front of an ambulance and then stole a girl's bag of chips. Mandy gets close to the rascal, but it runs to the hospital and through the hospital parking lot. It almost gets away with the security guard's sandwiches, which have pickles in them, which are his favorite, by the way. It is under a bush at the hospital in the parking lot. The dog has been out in the cold and is hungry when Mandy and James see it. When this was going on, I was thinking they would never catch him. The dog was going everywhere but towards Mandy and James. This is all a dramatic middle to end. Mandy says: "Hello! What are you doing here all alone?" The dog is obviously nervous. The dog belongs to Percy, who let him go OR the dog escaped from his custody and hid from him, Mandy and James. Mandy throws him treats and she says: "You must be starving, you poor boy!" The dog says "more please". I could tell right at this part that he was very hungry. I was asking myself some questions while this was going on. One was: Where was he sleeping when he was out in the cold? Two was: What was he eating when he was out in the cold? Mandy and James finally caught him and ended the dramatic part. Then, they brought him into the hospital to see Percy. Right now, in the hospital, volunteers are preparing for Santaland.
Hope you read this;
Thomas
January 11, 2010
Mandy Hope and her friend James are at the hospital helping to prepare for Father Christmas to visit the children.As Mandy is walking inside with a box of decorations, she sees a dog in the bushes.She tries to catch him, but he runs away.Will Mandy be able to get him home in time for the holidays?
This book was amazing.I loved that the dog was fun and playful.I also loved that Mandy tried so hard to get the dog home,so his owner could spend the holidays not worrying about his dog.
I reccomend this book for people who love animals.I also reccomend it for people who want a book to read before the holidays.
This book was amazing.I loved that the dog was fun and playful.I also loved that Mandy tried so hard to get the dog home,so his owner could spend the holidays not worrying about his dog.
I reccomend this book for people who love animals.I also reccomend it for people who want a book to read before the holidays.
October 22, 2009
this book sucked
January 27, 2025
This is a review of the American Scholastic edition, attributed to the fake author name of Ben Baglio. This was originally published in the UK by Hodder under the fake author name of Lucy Daniels. The real author was veteran Animal Ark writer Sue Bently.
Let us have another, longer moment of silence for Mandy's three pet rabbits -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail. They disappeared for the most part since about book 15, made a brief appearance one or two Chrstmas Specials ago, but now have been given a more or less official kiss of death. Mandy is asked by a little boy if she has pets, and says no.
Ouch. I wonder why Mandy was allowed three rabbits in the first books if they were only to disappear so shortly afterwards. I know it's only a kids book series, but the not knowing why is intensely baffling. I mean, did they think the readers would never notice?
Anyway, this is a cute, fluffy holiday read -- just what we've come to expect from an Animal Ark Holiday Special. Like most Animal Ark books, this has an A and a B plot, which are interwoven.
Plot A: There's a mysterious stray Jack Russell terrier hanging around the local hospital grounds.
Plot B: The Hopes and James are planning a Santaland thingy for the children at the aforementioned hospital.
The devil is in the details, but the angel can be there, too. A couple of particularly nice details were that the Jack Russell did not have a docked tail, and that an elderly guinea pig was given surgery. Many guinea pig owners refuse to give their pets veterinary care. Any pet, including guinea pigs, are just as deserving of veterinary care as a million dollar racehorse. It was nice to see the gentle reminder.
My favorite character in the series is Blackie, James' dog. He has a moment or two to shine here.
Jenny Gregory did a decent job with the illustrations, especially one of James, Blackie and the Jack Russell.
Let us have another, longer moment of silence for Mandy's three pet rabbits -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail. They disappeared for the most part since about book 15, made a brief appearance one or two Chrstmas Specials ago, but now have been given a more or less official kiss of death. Mandy is asked by a little boy if she has pets, and says no.
Ouch. I wonder why Mandy was allowed three rabbits in the first books if they were only to disappear so shortly afterwards. I know it's only a kids book series, but the not knowing why is intensely baffling. I mean, did they think the readers would never notice?
Anyway, this is a cute, fluffy holiday read -- just what we've come to expect from an Animal Ark Holiday Special. Like most Animal Ark books, this has an A and a B plot, which are interwoven.
Plot A: There's a mysterious stray Jack Russell terrier hanging around the local hospital grounds.
Plot B: The Hopes and James are planning a Santaland thingy for the children at the aforementioned hospital.
The devil is in the details, but the angel can be there, too. A couple of particularly nice details were that the Jack Russell did not have a docked tail, and that an elderly guinea pig was given surgery. Many guinea pig owners refuse to give their pets veterinary care. Any pet, including guinea pigs, are just as deserving of veterinary care as a million dollar racehorse. It was nice to see the gentle reminder.
My favorite character in the series is Blackie, James' dog. He has a moment or two to shine here.
Jenny Gregory did a decent job with the illustrations, especially one of James, Blackie and the Jack Russell.
January 9, 2018
Mandy Hope has a best friend name James Hunter.They like to do stuff with each other a lot.One day when they were walking down the street they saw a dog wondering around town.It was looking for food and so it kept looking around for some.So when James and Mandy walked by James said are you hungry and the dog barked.Mandy said,'' we should give the dog some of are sandwiches.''So they did and the dog was happy that he got some food.
July 23, 2021
Another on my journey of clearing out books from my shelves... This is a part of a series of books about the adventures a girl whose parents are veterinarians and run an animal care/hospital attached to their home. This one was about a cure Jack Russell who was loyally devoted to his owner. Cute story for the age group.
December 28, 2020
This Animal Ark seasonal special has Mandy and James helping with a Santa's grotto at the local hospital, reuniting a Jack Russell terrier they find in the car park with its owner and befriending a recovering child. The story is rather drawn out but it gets there in the end.
August 15, 2025
best book and especially is all about dog this book is perfect for dog lover who wants to give home like stray dogs and this is such a cute even kids can enjoy while reading this one
i highly recommand this book to everyone and also recommand for kids also
i highly recommand this book to everyone and also recommand for kids also
December 21, 2020
A cute wholesome little book for young readers. I loved these books as a kid and they are still nice now. Good to teach young kids empathy and responsibility.
January 12, 2021
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This was a great holiday story. Very sweet message and a great reminder to people that humans need other people (and animals) to get by, even if they don’t always come right out and say it.
This was a great holiday story. Very sweet message and a great reminder to people that humans need other people (and animals) to get by, even if they don’t always come right out and say it.
March 20, 2022
cute
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December 31, 2022
This was so cute. It even made me cry!
May 31, 2023
Was a cute story and had a sweet ending.
December 5, 2011
Terrier in the Tinsel is an really good book because it has lots of interesting this in it like when James dog blackie and Charlies dog twinkle get in a fight and they run in the woods.this book is about two boys at a doctors office and they where helping a doctor put stuff away and when the where helping they saw a cute puppie running by the doctors office.then the two boys just went back to work.5 minutes later the doctor told them to take a break but Charlies did not want to so he keep working and the doctor told him to take a break so he did and went home.then James was at home and saw the dog running by his house so he went to go find the puppie.
December 8, 2013
Read this book when I was five...that was 9 years ago and i still remember it.
This was the first animal ark book that I enjoyed. I thought that the other books were predictable e.g. there was a problem could Mandy and so and so fix it? I used to think yes. I also didn't really like animal based books and that's still true but this book was great.
which is why when I read the blurb to this book I thought it sounded really good and it was a great book.
I recommend this book to younger readers and animal lovers.
This was the first animal ark book that I enjoyed. I thought that the other books were predictable e.g. there was a problem could Mandy and so and so fix it? I used to think yes. I also didn't really like animal based books and that's still true but this book was great.
which is why when I read the blurb to this book I thought it sounded really good and it was a great book.
I recommend this book to younger readers and animal lovers.
April 20, 2011
This is a great series of books for kids who love animals. This one is pretty good. The book is not too long and a pretty easy read. A good book for readers moving from transitional to chapter books.
December 9, 2011
Mandy found a terrier in the snow near Christmas.she was hard to catch.when Mandy caught her they found her owner in the hospital.since the owner of twinkle made it out of the hospital it was a very,very merry Christmas.auryn 8yo
June 23, 2008
animal ark series
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December 19, 2008good
July 18, 2009
very cute!!!! :)
November 9, 2012
Mandy and James find a stray Jack Russell Terrier.
May 31, 2012
I already read this but I don't remember any of it so I am reading this again.
July 20, 2013
This Book Was AMAZING!!!!!!
November 30, 2013
This book is soo cute! I loved it. Such a heartwarming book.
January 6, 2016
I know I've read more Animal Ark books but the details of any of them escape me. I'm fairly certain I own this one though because I remember the cover!
March 31, 2015
Loved it!!
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