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When a swallow arrives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with the news that the monkeys of Africa are ill and only the doctor who talks with animals can save them, Doctor Dolittle and such good friends as Jip, his loyal dog, and Dab-Dab, his housekeeper duck, face their greatest challenge. Together... read more
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“Having thanked the sharks for their kindness, the Doctor and his pets set off once more...”
First Sentence edit
ONCE upon a time, many years ago-when our grandfathers were little children-there was a doctor, and his name was Dolittle-John Dolittle, M.D. "M.D." means that he was a proper doctor and knew a whole lot.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
I Puddleby
II Animal Language
III More Money Troubles
IV A Message From Africa
V The Great Journey
VI Polynesia and the King
VII The Bridge of Apes
VIII The Leader of the Lion
IX The Monkeys Council
X The Rarest Animal of All
XI The Black Prince
XII Medicine and Magic
XIII Red Sails and Blue Wings
XIV The Rats Warning
XV The Barbary Dragon
XVI Too-Too, The Listerner
XVII The Ocean Gossips
XVIII Smells
XIX The Rock
XX The Fisherman's Town
XXI Home Again
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 12 in Doctor Dolittle. (standard series)
Followed by The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (Signet Classics).
This is book 440 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Young Visiters, and followed by Just William.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Hugh Lofting (Author)
- Hugh Lofting (Illustrator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Stokes
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1920
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 176
Publisher: Stokes
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1920
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 176
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