The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Alma Junior Classics): Presented with the original Illustrations

The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Alma Junior Classics): Presented with the original Illustrations

by Hugh Lofting (Illustrator)

Synopsis

John Dolittle is a highly respected doctor in the village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, yet he loves animals so much that his house is soon full of them. With all his patients scared away, and the expense of feeding his menagerie mounting, a friend suggests that the Doctor become a vet instead. With the help of Polynesia the parrot, Doctor Dolittle swiftly learns the language of the animals so that he can talk to all of his new patients. However, when a message comes from Africa, telling of a terrible sickness among the monkeys there, the Doctor and his animal friends depart on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that they are never likely to forget. This new edition contains original illustrations and extra material for young readers including a glossary and a quiz-yourself section.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 144
Publisher: Alma Classics
Published: 19 Jul 2018

ISBN 10: 1847497454
ISBN 13: 9781847497451
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: With the help of Polynesia the parrot, Doctor Dolittle swiftly learns the language of the animals so that he can talk to all of his new patients. However, when a message comes from Africa, telling of a terrible sickness among the monkeys there, the Doctor and his animal friends depart on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that they are never likely to forget.

Media Reviews
The first real children's classic since Alice. -- Hugh Walpole
Author Bio
Best known for his Doctor Dolittle books, Hugh Lofting (1886-1947) first had the idea for his unusual country doctor while writing to his children from the front during the First World War. The twelve books that followed are loved by children across the globe.