"The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting is a charming story from the early 1900s about Doctor John Dolittle, a special person who talks to animals and has lots of exciting experiences, together they discover the marvels of the vast natural world. The tale follows Doctor Dolittle, his young pal Tommy Stubbins, and many interesting animal friends. We first meet Tommy Stubbins in the story, who is very interested in exploring on the open sea. He lives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh and dreams of adventures outside his town and when he saves a hurt squirrel, he discovers Doctor Dolittle, the town’s famous animal expert. When Tommy meets Joe, who works with mussels, and Matthew Mugg, who sells food for cats, he starts learning more about the Doctor leading to an adventure when he finds Doctor Dolittle and his many animal companions.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
By Hugh Lofting
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a remarkable doctor and his lively animal crew as they navigate a world of wonder and danger, forging bonds of friendship and compassion along the way.
Summary
About the AuthorHugh John Lofting was an English American writer, trained as a civil engineer, who created the classic children's literature character Doctor Dolittle. The fictional physician to talking animals, based in an English village, first appeared in illustrated letters to his children which Lofting sent from British Army trenches in the First World War. Lofting settled in the United States soon after the war and before his first book was published.
Hugh John Lofting was an English American writer, trained as a civil engineer, who created the classic children's literature character Doctor Dolittle. The fictional physician to talking animals, based in an English village, first appeared in illustrated letters to his children which Lofting sent from British Army trenches in the First World War. Lofting settled in the United States soon after the war and before his first book was published.
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