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This is a children's classic by Hugh Lofting featuring Doctor John Dolittle, a veterinarian who learns to speak the languages of animals. The narrative follows his adventures in Puddleby‑on‑the‑Marsh and later in Africa, where he embarks on a daring voyage to cure a monkey epidemic and encounters wondrous creatures and challenges. It reflects themes of friendship, empathy, adventure, and the bond between humans and animals.
Key Features
• Paperback trade edition of about 144 pages, with dimensions around 19.6 × 12.6 × 1.5 cm
• Contains black-and-white illustrations by the original author
• Unabridged yet may reflect updated text to remove outdated language
• First in the Doctor Dolittle series, introducing memorable animals such as Pushmi‑Pullyu, Polynesia, Chee‑Chee, Gub‑Gub, and Jip
• Suitable for classroom and home reading with imaginative, adventure-filled storytelling