Ann Baum

Mandy and James have discovered a stray cat and her kittens behind old Wilfred Bennett's house. But the next time they visit, the cat's moved her family into a trailer on Sam Western's campsite! Sam Western has no patience for animals, particularly cats. If Mandy and James can't tempt the cats out of the trailer, will Sam Western take care of things himself?

At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. The Hopes are in the small town of Churchill to watch polar bears migrating north. It's a spectacular sight. But when one of the cubs strays from his mother, Mandy fears for his safety. Can she help reunite the cub with his family before winter sets in?

Mandy and James are having trouble finding enough time to give Chamomile -- a mare whose owner has left the country -- all the attention and exercise she needs. When they meet Rhian, a girl who lives next to Chamomile's field, they hope she will help them out. But Rhian doesn't want to get to know the horse -- and she doesn't want to tell anyone why not. Can Mandy convince her new friend to care for Chamomile -- or will the horse have to be sold?

Mandy is thrilled when her dad wins first prize in the Christmas raffle and wins a racehorse for the day.