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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
By: (1886-1947)

An adventurous children’s novel, The Story of Doctor Dolittle is the first book in the Doctor Dolittle series. The novel depicts the many adventures of Dr. John Dolittle as he learns the language of animals and takes on various feats including exotic travel, a dangerous encounter with pirates, and a mission to set right from wrong.

The novel begins with the introduction of Dr. John Dolittle, an animal lover and respected physician, who lives in the small English town of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with his unmarried sister. Due to an increase in the number of animals in his home, he loses many of his clients which results in a decline of wealth. Even his sister is repelled from the amount of animals in their home. However, one day Dr. Dolittle learns the secret to speaking with animals from his parrot Polynesia, who teaches him the language of animals. Consequently, he leaves behind his unfulfilling job surrounded by people and instead decides to take up a veterinary practice.

This career change proves to be the correct one, as Dr. Dolittle quickly becomes renowned throughout the animal kingdom. Eventually he finds himself on the way to Africa along with his most trusted animal companions to help cure a monkey epidemic. Yet, unfortunate events lead to a shipwreck and Dr. Dolittle and his animal friends are imprisoned by the king of Jolliginki, who is a victim of colonization and for this reason dislikes all Europeans. The protagonist and his escort undergo many adventures in their task to spread kindness and animal awareness throughout. An optimistic and heartwarming novel, The Story of Doctor Dolittle leaves no one feeling indifferent, as Dr. Dolittle risks losing everything including his house, family and wealth for the sake of proper care and love of animal life. Abundant with humor and a fun easy-to- follow plot, Lofting has successfully created a rich fantasy world with vivid portrayals of memorable characters which have entertained generations time after time.


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 14 reviews)

Reviewer: - May 19, 2021
Subject: Awesome book !!!!
This is very interesting book
Reviewer: - November 25, 2020
Subject: nemo
this book was the best in the world
Reviewer: - September 3, 2020
the dictator is not right she is insane in the brain, insane in the little brain
Reviewer: - June 25, 2020
Subject: Review Dr. Dolittle
The Book is Amazing! and it is beautifully narrated!
Reviewer: - June 3, 2020
the reader was too poor reading and while i have the book it was reading wrong i did did not liked
Reviewer: - August 31, 2019
Subject: Review Dr. Dolittle
Dr. Dolittle was one of my favorite books growing up. I loved the story and how it was narrated. Thank you to everyone who brought this book alive. :0)
Reviewer: - February 26, 2018
Subject: Chapter 11&12 reader
Great book but the reader for these chapters is hard to understand
Reviewer: - March 16, 2016
Subject: great book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
best book i have ever read!
Reviewer: - February 3, 2016
Subject: amazing
i found myself laughing sometimes at the narration because they sounded so sarcastic. I loved it hahaha. thankyou so much for this!
Reviewer: - April 28, 2015
I love this book!!!!!
Reviewer: - August 5, 2014
Loved this book, I love kids books.
Reviewer: - May 5, 2013
The book is very interesting.
Reviewer: - April 18, 2013
Subject: Book was good, but readers poor
We were disappointed that the reader was constantly changing. It didn't bother us enough to stop listening, but it was frustrating.
Reviewer: - November 13, 2012
Subject: Great Book
This book is Great for any child!!!!!!!


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