The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781539816171)

Doctor John Dolittle loves animals. He loves them so much that his home and office overflow with animals of every description. When Polynesia the parrot teaches him the language of the animals, Doctor Dolittle becomes a world-famous doctor, traveling even as far away as Africa to help his friends. 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. 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. Includes vintage illustration

Author: Hugh Lofting
ISBN-10: 1539816176
ISBN-13: 9781539816171
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2016
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d