Animal Ark Specials Collection

Lucy Daniels is the author of the bestselling children’s book series, Animal Ark, which have sold nearly three million copies in the UK alone, and more recently, the Animal Ark Revisited series for adults. Lucy Daniels is the pseudonym for the writing partnership of celebrated author Victoria Holmes and real-life vet, Sarah McGurk. Over the past two decades, Victoria Holmes has been the creator and editor of dozens of well-known series, including Animal Ark, Heartland, Rainbow Magic, Puppy Patrol, Chestnut Hill and, most famously, Warrior Cats. As the creator, editor and, later, author, of the Warrior Cats books, Holmes has travelled around the world to meet fans, appeared in numerous TV and radio interviews, and had a tiny taste of the celebrity lifestyle. Sarah McGurk grew up in the Yorkshire Dales, and was inspired by James Herriot to become a veterinary surgeon some thirty years ago. A few years after she qualified, McGurk realised she wanted to follow him further, into the world of veterinary writing. She began with short stories, then longer works of fiction, related to her work in general practice and in emergency and critical care. Currently, Holmes and McGurk collaborate on the Animal Ark Revisited series, returning to the beloved setting of Welford and favourite characters from the original children’s books.

Charlie Sanderson was born in Yorkshire and raised in the Midlands, she gained a BA honours Degree in Contemporary Arts from Nottingham Trent University and went on to work as a community artist, singer-songwriter and actress. Charlie has voiced over 100 audiobooks, most recently winning the Earphones Award 2019. She is a versatile storyteller specializing in young voices, accents and sensitive reads. Theatre credits include tours to New York, the UK and West End theatres.