Mustang in the Mist

Animal Ark [GB Order]

by Ben M. Baglio, Ann Baum (Illustrator), Mary Ann Lasher (Illustrator)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Mandy and James are excited to help with a team of mustangs and a rock video, but must nurse the lead horse, Cougar, back to health after he develops a strange, life-threatening illness.

Genres: Animals, Fiction, Childrens, Horses, Middle Grade, Juvenile

160 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2005

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

[Lianna Kendig · Rating 3 out of 5]

(LL)
The subplot about the lambs was cool, but another book on horses that didn’t give that interesting of a story despite the ridiculous premise of this book was disappointing. The ending was also way too much, which was sad because these books haven’t had many of those unrealistic/too perfect endings.

[Karisti Severt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had my grandfather read an animal ark book almost every night growing up. I have collected them throughout the years and now own a collection of 64 although I have read more than that.

I had not read one of these in years and decided to pick up one to read for the sake of the nostalgia and found myself surprised with every page. The simple sweet book about animals that I read as a child had transformed in my years of absence into a book that I could read as an adult and see in a whole new light.

A child reading this book or having it read to them only notice Mandy and James and the cute sweet animals that they tend to. An adult will notice the subtle nod between the vet and the owner when an animal might not pull through, will notice the implied hints between characters, and better understand the medical terms used. 27 years old and I learnt a new horse illness and things about it I didn't know despite it being a kids story. I looked it up afterwards and all the information given was accurate.

The book was much longer then I thought it would be and was an exceptionally well written story for being a supposed kids story. The author took a lot of time crafting the story to appeal to all audiences. As a child I was convinced that Mandy and James were my age or a little older but reading it as an adult they easily could have been teens allowing it to appeal to many age groups instead. The author never talks down to the reader or 'dumbs' their writing down.. an absolutely great book and series to introduce to your children. I can't wait for my niece and nephew to be old enough to read to these to them.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite part was when Cougar was healthy again and the music video was still able to be made. Cougar was a mustang. She was supposed to lead the horses in their music video, until she got sick. The worst part was when Cougar got sick. She had grass sickness and no one even noticed until she decided not to eat. My favourite character was Mandy because she helped get Cougar to eat again so she could get her strength back. The worst character would be the first music video producer because he quit just because Cougar was sick. Auryn 11 years old.

[Ashlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary-a girl who meets a hores and gets very sick before it's show. Character Trait-the girl is very energetic because she goes a lot of places. Most Inportent event-when couger the hores gets sick. Recommendation-lots of people should read it.Peoplewho like hores books.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good story. I loved the whole theme behind this story. I also loved the way that the author brought some "real" cowboys from Texas. This story was well done and kept us intrigued from the start to the finish.

[Kyleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Kyleigh.

Mustang in the Mist is a great book it's about a girl named Mandy that finds Lisa riding a mustang named Cougar.

Character Trait- Sad because Cougar gets very ill.

I think the most event is when she met Cougar.

I recommend this book for anyone who likes mustangs.

[Meagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again,I think I read this book nearing the end of my animal ark fanship days. Probably why i only thought it was okay.

[Sammy]

I was completely obsessed with this series of books when I was a child and my aim was to read every single book. They are a really good children's series.

[Taylor Troncin]

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

[Bethany N Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It was really engaging,and it has a great storyline!

[Rina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for anyone who loves animals, especially horse lovers. It's not that long, so it's best for children who are reading chapter books.