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The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Name: The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
ISBN: 9798897182930

By Hugh Lofting

Tommy’s animal-talking doctor seeks a missing naturalist, but who lives on Spidermonkey Island?

adventurous imaginative heartwarming

Genres

Adventure Animals Classics

What is The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle about?

In "The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle," young Tommy Stubbins becomes the assistant to Doctor Dolittle, a physician who can communicate with animals. Together, they embark on a quest to find the missing naturalist Long Arrow, leading them to the floating Spidermonkey Island. Along the way, they encounter shipwrecks, exotic creatures, and even a Great Glass Sea Snail, showcasing themes of adventure, empathy, and the bond between humans and animals.

About the author

Hugh Lofting was an imaginative British author best known for creating the amazing Doctor Dolittle stories. His books follow a kind doctor who can talk to animals and goes on exciting adventures with his animal friends. Children all over the world have enjoyed reading about Doctor Dolittle’s clever solutions and magical journeys.

Pages

228 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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