num_pages: 2
description: No one loves and understands animals like the eccentric 19th century physician, Dr. Dolittle - who masters animal language with the help of Polynesia the parrot. After his human patients desert him, the kind-hearted doctor finds his calling in practicing animal medicine and his fame spreads far and wide. When a terrible epidemic breaks out among monkeys in Africa, Dr. Dolittle sets out to save them, accompanied by some of his favorite pets. Thus begins the amusing, whimsical adventures of Dr. Dolittle and the animal kingdom. Hugh Lofting, winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal for The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle, has a gifted knack for imbuing unique, distinct personalities in his characters - human and animal alike.
language: English
title: The Story of Dr. Dolittle
titlecomplete: The Story of Dr. Dolittle
characters: John Dolittle
genres: Juvenile, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Childrens, Animals, Adventure, Fantasy, Audiobook
ratings_count: 48710
places: Majmok országa, England
series: Doctor Dolittle
awards: awardedAt: -378662400000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
publisher: Tantor Media