The Story of Doctor Dolittle

By: Hugh Lofting

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Paperback | 3 October 2013 | Edition Number 1

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176 Pages

Age
9 - 11

Dimensions(cm)
1.2 x 13.2 x 18.8

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Why do the animals love Dolittle so? Its because he can speak their language, and because he's the best animal doctor for miles around.

'Many years ago - when our grandfathers were little children - there was a doctor and his name was Dolittle'

Dr Dolittle lives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with his friends Dab-Dab the duck, Jip the dog, Gub-Gub the baby pig, Too-Too the owl, the parrot Polynesia, as well as rabbits in the pantry, white mice in the piano and a crocodile in the fish pond. Why do the animals love Dolittle so? Its because he can speak their language, and because he's the best animal doctor for miles around. When the monkeys in Africa call on his aid, Doctor Dolittle sets off on an marvellous voyage, encountering bad-tempered kings, fearsome pirates and the mysterious pushmi-pullyu along the way.

Includes exclusive material- In the Backstory you can learn about the different ways that animals talk to each other!

Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Industry Reviews

A work of genius...a treat for us all -- Nina Bawden * Evening Standard *
There are few kindlier heroes in children's literature. And none to match his gift for understanding animals -- Blake Morrison * Guardian *
Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly and enthusiastic doctor and all his animal friends will miss out on something important -- Jane Goodall (world expert on chimpanzees)

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