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Once upon a time, many years ago - when our grandfathers were little children - there was a doctor, and his name was Dolittle - John Dolittle M.D.

Doctor Dolittle likes animals. In fact, he likes them so much he fills his house with every kind of creature imaginable and even learns to talk their language. And when the Doctor hears of a terrible sickness among the monkeys in Africa, soon he and his animal friends are setting off on the most unforgettable adventure . . .



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The Story Of Doctor Dolittle

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 01/11/2001
      ISBN13: 9780099427322, 978-0099427322
      ISBN10: 009942732X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Once upon a time, many years ago - when our grandfathers were little children - there was a doctor, and his name was Dolittle - John Dolittle M.D.

      Doctor Dolittle likes animals. In fact, he likes them so much he fills his house with every kind of creature imaginable and even learns to talk their language. And when the Doctor hears of a terrible sickness among the monkeys in Africa, soon he and his animal friends are setting off on the most unforgettable adventure . . .



      Trade Review
      'A work of Genius. It is the first real children's classic since Alice.' -Hugh Walpole.

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