Animal Ark Collection 1

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 is a British actor and voice artist, who has done extensive work on Broadway, in the West End and touring around the globe. To date she has narrated more than 250 audiobooks, including titles by bestsellers such as Jacqueline Wilson and Philippa Gregory, as well as voicing numerous corporate and commercial campaigns.