Title:
The story of Doctor Dolittle / Hugh Lofting ; illustrated by Angel Domínguez ; text adapated by Gina Gold.
ISBN:
9781631582677
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Edition:
First Racehorse for Young Readers edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Racehorse For Young Readers, 2019.
©2019
Physical Description:
ix, 114 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
General Note:
Originally published by Frederick a. Stokes Company in 1920.
Contents:
Puddleby -- Animal language -- More money troubles -- A message from Africa -- The great journey -- Polynesia and the king -- The bridge of apes -- The leader of the lions -- The monkeys' council -- The rarest animal of all -- The black prince -- Medicine and magic -- Red sails and blue wings -- The rats' warning -- The barbary dragon -- Too-Too, the listener -- The ocean gossips -- Smells -- The rock -- The fisherman's town -- Home again.
Summary:
After losing the majority of his wealth, the doctor receives word that an epidemic among monkeys is spreading throughout Africa and makes the voyage to confront the plague-ridden continent. Upon being shipwrecked with his animal crew, a slew of tribulations and adventures ensue in a classic story that has captivated readers young and old for nearly a century.
Personal Subject:
OCLC Number:
on1073107419
Availability:
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