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Animal Ark [GB Order] #61
Labrador on the Lawn
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Follow the adventures of thirteen-year-old Mandy Hope as she and her best friend, James, help her parents treat animals at their veterinary clinic.
144 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2005
About the author
Ben M. Baglio
216 books156 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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January 13, 2021
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This book was barely about the Labrador, as the mystery of the puppy was solved in the first third of the book. It should have been about the otters! Perhaps they didn’t know a good title for it to match with the letter “O,” but I can think of like three right off my head: Otters by the Ocean, Otters by the Overlook/Outpost, and Otters in the (any name of a boat starting with O).
It would have been nice to see a book focus on otters 🦦 instead of doing yet another book on dogs. (Dogs are my favorite animal, but come on with the constant dog books.)
This book was barely about the Labrador, as the mystery of the puppy was solved in the first third of the book. It should have been about the otters! Perhaps they didn’t know a good title for it to match with the letter “O,” but I can think of like three right off my head: Otters by the Ocean, Otters by the Overlook/Outpost, and Otters in the (any name of a boat starting with O).
It would have been nice to see a book focus on otters 🦦 instead of doing yet another book on dogs. (Dogs are my favorite animal, but come on with the constant dog books.)
April 24, 2023
8-year old daughter gives it 3 3/4 stars.
May 11, 2023
Mandy's family along with her best friend James and his dog Blackie are off on vacation staying in a rented house. The first thing they find is an injured labrador puppy in the front yard. Mandy's parents are veterinarians who stitch her up and place a makeshift cone around her head which she wears for the majority of the story providing a bit of comedy. Finding the puppy's owners also leads to the finding of a newly created otter sanctuary to take care of orphaned or injured otters until they are ready to return to the wild. Everyone decides to volunteer at the otter sanctuary to help rebuild a special enclosure before an important inspection.
The story moves fast and kept my interest. However, the title of the book and the first part of the book does focus on the two labradors in the story. But even the summary on the back of the book mentions nothing about the rescued otter sanctuary that makes the story more interesting.
I have worked with children's literature for twenty plus years, and ANIMAL ARK has been a very popular series - and I have recommended the series on several occasions -- however this is the first one that I have read. A short chapter book at 139 pages with some wonderful illustrations by Ann Baum (my favorite being the last with the two otters). The series was created by Ben M. Baglio -- but this specific title LABRADOR ON THE LAWN -- number 61 in the series -- was written by Lucy Daniels
This title was released in 2003 -- but I think it still has the appeal to today's reader because it is about animals, has both strong girl and boy main characters, and it is easy to read. However, the story is based in England -- but doesn't sound very English -- could easily be in a little town in America except for the small village post office that sells bread and the field full of sheep.
If I come across another title in this series -- I will definitely read it.
I also learned a new word - squelchier (p97) -- The river washed in at the entrance where the sand had crumbled, making the ground even squelchier.
The story moves fast and kept my interest. However, the title of the book and the first part of the book does focus on the two labradors in the story. But even the summary on the back of the book mentions nothing about the rescued otter sanctuary that makes the story more interesting.
I have worked with children's literature for twenty plus years, and ANIMAL ARK has been a very popular series - and I have recommended the series on several occasions -- however this is the first one that I have read. A short chapter book at 139 pages with some wonderful illustrations by Ann Baum (my favorite being the last with the two otters). The series was created by Ben M. Baglio -- but this specific title LABRADOR ON THE LAWN -- number 61 in the series -- was written by Lucy Daniels
This title was released in 2003 -- but I think it still has the appeal to today's reader because it is about animals, has both strong girl and boy main characters, and it is easy to read. However, the story is based in England -- but doesn't sound very English -- could easily be in a little town in America except for the small village post office that sells bread and the field full of sheep.
If I come across another title in this series -- I will definitely read it.
I also learned a new word - squelchier (p97) -- The river washed in at the entrance where the sand had crumbled, making the ground even squelchier.
August 17, 2022
Absolutely wonderful! Loved it! Animal Ark is one of my favorite book series to read!! I absolutely loved this book!! Happy endings and happy tears!
February 11, 2015
My favourite part was when the Labrador found her real home. The worst part was when she was lost and had to be taken care of by Mandy and her family. My favourite character was Mandy. There was no worst character. Auryn 11 years old, 2015
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February 1, 2008
Very cute and i just loved it.
June 7, 2008
animal ark series
July 9, 2010
A mischievous labrador seems at home at a cottage but the puppy has no collar or any form of identification.
July 25, 2011
I love Labrador dogs, that's why I wanted to read the book. And the dog, and picture was the best part of it.
July 16, 2012
Lillian lives these books--generic tales of animal welfare. Thankfully, they are well-written & it was nice to take her up on her recommendation!
Want to Read
June 25, 2013Loved this series when I was younger. Still a huge animal lover and would like to read the rest of this series!
August 21, 2016
really really really good "own"
February 15, 2008
This is cute if you like otters or labradors or both.
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January 22, 2009JAR4-Bag
March 18, 2011
I love it !!!
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