Lucy Daniels

Lucy Daniels is a well-known American author, particularly recognized for her work in children's literature. However, it is important to note that "Lucy Daniels" is a pen name used by author Ben M. Baglio for two of his children's book series. The two series credited to Lucy Daniels are the Dolphin Diaries and the Animal Ark series. The Dolphin Diaries series follows the story of a young girl living in Florida with her family, who share a passion for marine biology and travel the world studying dolphins. On the other hand, the Animal Ark series revolves around the lives of a couple of children who come together to rescue and care for animals while solving mysteries related to their injuries or harm.

The books in both series were written by various commissioned authors who received instructions from Lucy Daniels during the development of the plots. The books were then published in the UK under the pseudonym, while in the USA, they were released under the original name of the author. Lucy Daniels has clarified that her real name was used as a pen name for the collective group of authors involved in the development of the books.

In contrast, there is another author also known as Lucy Daniels, who is a writer and clinical psychologist. This Lucy Daniels has written several novels, including the best-seller and Guggenheim fellowship winner, Caleb My Son (1956), High on a Hill (1961), and Eyes of the Father (2005). She has also written a memoir, With a Woman's Voice: A Writer's struggle for Emotional Freedom (2002), and Dreaming Your Way to Creative Freedom (2005), which chronicles her personal victory over anorexia nervosa and writer's block. Walking with Moonshine is her latest book, a collection of stories written across her life. She is also the founder of the Lucy Daniels Foundation and the Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood in Cary, North Carolina. It is worth noting that this Lucy Daniels has no connection to the children's book series written under the same pseudonym.