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The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Junior Classics for Young Readers)

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Doctor Dolittle--a 19th-century English physician--has never been one for worrying much. Even after his human patients desert him , he manages to convert gracefully to animal medicine. Having mastered animal language along the way , he has a good head start in his practice. Then, one cold, dark winter night, as the doctor and his pets sit around the fire, a message arrives, via sparrow, from Africa. A terrible epidemic has broken out among the monkeys, and Doctor Dolittle is the only one who can save them. The beneficent physician checks his money box--not a penny left. But the fate of Africa's ailing apes lays squarely on his shoulders. And so begins the delightful, whimsical adventures that are still enthralling readers three quarters of a century after their original 1920 publication. Hugh Lofting, winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal for The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, has more than a knack for storytelling. His ability to imbue in his characters--human and animal--distinct, unique personalities is remarkable, and his respect for the rights of all who share the planet shines throughout. --Emilie Coulter

Pages: 180

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Dalmatian Press

Release: May 10, 2022

ISBN 13: 9781453055458

The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Junior Classics for Young Readers)

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Doctor Dolittle--a 19th-century English physician--has never been one for worrying much. Even after his human patients desert him , he manages to convert gracefully to animal medicine. Having mastered animal language along the way , he has a good head start in his practice. Then, one cold, dark winter night, as the doctor and his pets sit around the fire, a message arrives, via sparrow, from Africa. A terrible epidemic has broken out among the monkeys, and Doctor Dolittle is the only one who can save them. The beneficent physician checks his money box--not a penny left. But the fate of Africa's ailing apes lays squarely on his shoulders. And so begins the delightful, whimsical adventures that are still enthralling readers three quarters of a century after their original 1920 publication. Hugh Lofting, winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal for The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, has more than a knack for storytelling. His ability to imbue in his characters--human and animal--distinct, unique personalities is remarkable, and his respect for the rights of all who share the planet shines throughout. --Emilie Coulter

Pages: 180

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Dalmatian Press

Release: May 10, 2022

ISBN 13: 9781453055458

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