The Story of Dr. Dolittle
Written by Hugh Lofting
Narrated by Randal Schaffer
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About this audiobook
Doctor John Dolittle is a physician living in England who loves animals. He acquires many animals in his small home, but the volume of animals causes his human patients to be uncomfortable and seek out other practitioners. Doctor Dolittle does the most sensible thing in that situation – learns to speak to the animals from his pet parrot, and takes up veterinary medicine instead of human medicine.
Soon after, many animals seek him out and take residence in his home, causing all sorts of problems, but giving Dolittle the fame he needs to travel the world as a special doctor to animals. He begins adventuring throughout the world to help sick and injured animals, and runs into animals and mythical creatures who benefit from his expertise.
This story is charming and has been the basis for many movies over the years. Its humor and adventurous spirit are sure to delight readers of all ages.
Hugh Lofting
Hugh Lofting was born in Maidenhead in 1886. He studied engineering in London and America and his work as a civil engineer took him all over the world. He interrupted his career to enlist in the army and fight in the First World War. Wanting to shield his children from the horrors of combat, including the fate of horses on the battlefield, he wrote to them instead about a kindly doctor who could talk to animals. After the war he settled with his family in Connecticut and it was from there that he published his Doctor Dolittle books. The Story of Doctor Dolittle was published in 1920, followed by twelve more in the series. The highly acclaimed author died in 1947.
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Reviews for The Story of Dr. Dolittle
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lovely story, my one year old and I enjoyed it and will listen to it again soon
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Unabridged. Entertaining children's book. Loved it from beginning to end.