Tabby Under the Tree

Animal Ark Holiday Special #23

by Ben M. Baglio

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shpaes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Wayne Skilton has just moved to Mandy's town from London. At first, he's not enthusiastic about country life and he's not very friendly. But a nicer side of Wayne is revealed when he's seen petting a tabby cat from the neighborhood. When Many and James see the cat again and realize it has an eye infection, they must seek medical help and notify the cat's owner - an old lady named Mrs. Webb, who's a recluse and won't answer her door. But Wayne's soft side soon comes in handy when he finds a way to make contact with her. Who is this mysterious woman, and what can the kids do to help her and her beautiful cat?

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Middle Grade, Kids, Fiction, Juvenile, Realistic Fiction

145 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Ben 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.

Reviews

[Thaira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this when I was little. I don’t know why I like these types of books. It’s more nostalgic now if I’m going to be honest.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite part was when the tabby cats eye was all healed and the tabby cat was sent home to its owner. The worst part was when the cats eye was all swollen up so it could not see out of the one eye. My favourite character was Mandy because she helped to catch the cat so she could bring it to her parents so it could be healed. There was no worst character.

[Taylor Troncin]

Loved this series when I was younger. Still a huge animal lover and would like to read the rest of this series!