The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
"The Story of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Dolittle, a kind-hearted doctor who has a unique connection with animals and ultimately chooses to become their physician rather than that of humans. As he navigates his peculiar life in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, he embarks on remarkable adventures that highlight his bonds with animal friends, showcasing themes of compassion, understanding, andthe importance of staying true to oneself. The opening portion of the book introduces us to Doctor Dolittle, a once-renowned physician whose love for animals leads him to neglect human patients, resulting in his gradual financial decline. Despite the criticisms from his sister, Sarah, who manages his household, Dolittle continues to care for an ever-growing menagerie of pets, including a parrot named Polynesia. In a pivotal encounter with the Cat’s-meat-Man, Dolittle learns that animals can speak, which motivates him to specialize as an animal doctor. This quirky premise sets the stage for a whimsical journey where Dolittle not only learns animal languages, but also gains the trust of creatures far and wide, marking the beginning of his captivating adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lofting, Hugh, 1886-1947 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941 |
| Title | The Story of Doctor Dolittle |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_Doctor_Dolittle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Human-animal communication -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 501 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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