Book Series · 7 Books

Animal Ark Books

In order from Puppies in the Pantry to Mustang in the Mist.

The Animal Ark series is a set of 7 chapter books by Ben M. Baglio, published between 1994 and 2005. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$499

Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

Puppies in the Pantry

By Ben M. Baglio, Shelagh McNicholas

A movie star dog vanishes. Can they find him before disaster strikes?

144 pages· 22,232 words· Est. 3 hour read

Paperback

Summary: Mandy and her friend James face a race against time when Charley, a beloved movie star dog, mysteriously disappears. As the film crew panics, the duo must navigate a web of clues and potential dangers to locate Charley before an impending disaster unfolds. Will they succeed in their urgent quest, or will Charley's absence lead to unforeseen consequences? The clock is ticking, and every moment counts in this thrilling search.

In reading order

Animal Ark Series

7 books · Published 1994–2005

#3 in Series

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$499

Puppies in the Pantry

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

A movie star dog vanishes. Can they find him before disaster strikes?

#5 in Series

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$399

Hedgehogs in the Hall

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

Can Mandy find a safe home for a rescued hedgehog family?

#8 in Series

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$399

Cub in the Cupboard

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999

Two kids care for a fox family while hunting a trapper.

#11

#11 in Series

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$399

Owl in the Office

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999

A pet show could save the animal shelter from closing.

#15

#15 in Series

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$399

Bunnies in the Bathroom

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

A quest to find missing rabbits leads to unexpected discoveries.

#28

#28 in Series

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$499

Puppy in a Puddle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Mandy uncovers a mystery of mistreated puppies. Can she save them?

#48

#48 in Series

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$499

Mustang in the Mist

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A girl's chance encounter with a new line-dancing class leads her to a hidden world of mustang horses, a pop star's music video, and the responsibility of caring for animals in need.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark series?

There are 7 books in the Animal Ark series. It began with Puppies in the Pantry in 1994, and the newest book, Mustang in the Mist, was published in 2005.