One of a series of revised editions of Dr Dolittle stories. He heads for the high seas in another remarkable adventure and takes nine-and-a-half-year-old Tommy Stubbins along as his assistant. Tommy tells the story of their exciting voyages.

As Doctor Dolittle's caravan takes his circus nearer to London, the Doctor searches for a marvellous new act. Then he finds Pippinella, the canary with the wonderful voice. Pippinella becomes the star of the canary opera which tells the adventures of her life.

When the alarm is raised that Moorsden Manor is on fire, Doctor Dolittle and his animals are the first to run to the scene and help put out the fire. However, the owner of the manor, Mr Throgmorten, is terribly angry with the doctor and it becomes apparent that there is something very strange going on.

Dr Dolittle is forced to work in a circus to earn some money. He soon discovers the dreadful conditions the animals have to endure. When the star horse falls ill the ring master asks him to help but Dolittle drives a hard bargain.

A Dr Dolittle story in an edition for younger readers. Sophie the seal needs rescuing, but it is no mean feat even for the doctor who can talk to animals - especially when he has to pretend that Sophie is his sick relative.

Dr Dolittle's dogs come up with a fantastic idea to build and run an ambulance. They're so eager to please that they cause a riot as they run around Puddleby in search of a patient to try out their new ambulance on.

The British author Hugh Lofting is most noted for his creating the magical character Dr Dolittle. Dr Dolittle is best known for being able to talk to animals. In this first Dolittle book the doctor's parrot teaches him to speak to animals. Dr Dolittle then travels the world helping animals.

Doctor Dolittle is desperate to write a book about all his animal friends. But his house is so full of animals that he never has a chance to finish all of his jobs and enjoy a moment's peace to write. So, when his friend, Matthew Mugg, suggests a solution to Doctor Dolittle's search for solitude, the Doctor agrees to try it.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Loftings Doctor Dolittle books. The novel is divided into six parts where Doctor Dolittle meets Tommy Stubbins, the young son of a cobbler, who becomes his new assistant. Tommy learns how to speak animal languages and becomes involved in the Doctors quest to find Long Arrow, the greatest naturalist in the world. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle takes the reader to the Mediterranean, South America, and even under the sea.
Hugh John Lofting was a British author who created the character of Doctor Dolittle - one of the classics of childrens...

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