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DR DOLITTLE STORIES PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Hugh Lofting | 368 pages | 11 Sep 2001 | Random House Children's Publishers UK | 9780099265931 | English | London, United Kingdom Dr Dolittle Stories PDF Book Additionally, Doctor Dolittle has been used as an inspiration for works in different languages, including Russian, Japanese, Norwegian, and Lithuanian. He vaccinates the well monkeys and nurses the sick back to health. View all 4 comments. This unique effort makes Doctor Dolittle word-famous and gives him the chance to travel to different countries for helping his friends. The birds suggest to Dolittle they steal the pirate ship while the pirates are all on theirs. To the contrary, the foreword fully describes the editors' concerns for literary sensitivities as they made changes. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. First edition. Michael Hague Illustrator ,. As an artifact of its time, certainly, but not for pleasure reading. F What a beautiful story! At that point, though, my wife and I was never a big fan of the movie, but I can't deny that Dr. The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Being the History of His Peculiar Life at Home and Astonishing Adventures in Foreign Parts , written and illustrated by the British author Hugh Lofting , is the first of his Doctor Dolittle books, a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world. Angry about the treatment of his people by white Europeans, King Jolliginki arrests Dolittle and his band of animals. I seem to recall watching a TV series about Doctor Dolittle when I was young, but I guess the Eddie Murphy adaptation is the one that has stuck to mind, but I thought it might be interesting to read the original, and it was interesting in many ways. Then you should follow me! Published May 31st by HarperCollins first published Fortunately, the animals return the love he gives them and all is well. Archived from the original PDF on The Story of Doctor Dolittle is firmly rooted in the past, but it is a nice reminder of simpler times. Without the help of animals, this doctor would be lost. After much soul-searching the consensus was that the changes should be made. Read more It was also published in by HarperCollins after its first release in Great book, The Story of Doctor Dolittle pdf is enough to raise the goose bumps alone. There are things in the plot line that complicate Lofting as racist, like the animals view of the white capitalistic world Doctor Dolittle comes from. Some of the techniques listed in The Story of Doctor Dolittle may require a sound knowledge of Hypnosis, users are advised to either leave those sections or must have a basic understanding of the subject before practicing them. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Loftin had Irish and English ancestry because of his parents. There is a difference between 'wonder' and 'funny. Average rating 3. The band barely escapes by ruse, but makes it to the monkey kingdom where things are dire indeed as a result of the raging epidemic. He moved to Killingsworth, Connecticut with his family. It is amazing to me that people can actually think that they are not reproducing racism and instilling racist attitudes in their children while counting this as good reading material. That was the beginning of an idea: an eccentric country physician with a bent for natural history and a great love of pets Other books in the series. Dr Dolittle Stories Writer The origin and Africa chapters are magical, but it is definitely the voyage home that the real Doctor Dolittle and his animal companions make their appearance. Then it came flooding backl to me, and almost feel like I want to reads again. This is the first time I read this book. By the protagonists. For other uses, see Doctor Dolittle disambiguation. Ashley Stegall rated it it was amazing May 20, I think this edition would serve children well through elementary school. And Doctor Doolittle, was a great character, that would be wonderful, if more younger kids saw as a he I really enjoyed reading this. Every child can relate to this trait in Dr. Please note that the tricks or techniques listed in this pdf are either fictional or claimed to work by its creator. Small, tubby, and shy, Dr Dolittle is a brilliant doctor whose love of animals loses him his human patients. Lots of disconnected adventures and troubles Dr Dolittle finds himself in over and over again while just trying to get back home, but they don't exactly propel the story forward as much as fill more pages. This, in my mind, is censorship. More Details Hugh Lofting won the Newbery Medal for the second book of the series. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Views Read Edit View history. Each month I pick a charity and ask that you support them instead. Book s. How many of you have actually read the book and know that it was really, really racist? Lisa Dolittle wife, series Charisse Dolittle daughter, series Maya Dolittle daughter, series Lily Dolittle wife, series. And I'm not big on animal stories either, but found these to be engaging and full of wit, and not just about the animals but about the Doctor too. Dolittle now? Refresh and try again. I suspect Lofting wouldn't mind the tweaks to his original language and drawings. Dr Dolittle Stories Reviews To ask other readers questions about Doctor Dolittle Stories , please sign up. Fantasy , Children's novel. Doctor Dolittle Dr. Categories : Doctor Dolittle Characters in children's literature Fictional physicians Series of children's books Fantasy novel series Characters in fantasy literature Fictional linguists Fictional veterinarians Literary characters introduced in Characters in British novels of the 20th century Talking animals in fiction Fictional English people. The birds suggest to Dolittle they steal the pirate ship while the pirates are all on theirs. One of my favorite books when I was younger. The writing is beautiful and imaginative without being complicated and complex. John Dolittle. The "be kind to your fellow man and beast" pretty much bashes you upside the head. Dolittle's crew then have a couple of run-ins with pirates , leading to Dolittle's winning a pirate ship loaded with treasures and rescuing a boy whose uncle was abandoned on a rock island. The book is printed as if hand-written, and the many illustrations often merge with the text. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The origin and Africa chapters are magical, but it is definitely the voyage home that the real Doctor Dolittle and his animal companions make their appearance. Aug 07, Aaron rated it really liked it. Sure, this book takes it a bit further and it's a tale for children, but one that is build on a logical foundation and I quite liked that. Still, the episode featuring a black Prince who wanted to be white feet very awkward and there were a few unpleasant words along the way, terms that feel offensive today such as darkies. Shelves: young-adult-children , child , fiction , fantasy , yearly-challenge , stars , classics. The series features his wife as Lily Dolittle. Additionally, Doctor Dolittle has been used as an inspiration for works in different languages, including Russian, Japanese, Norwegian, and Lithuanian. I'm sure every parent or educator who will read this book to children is perfectly capable of explaining these things to children and teach them why stereotyping on the basis of race is not a good thing. Angry about the treatment of his people by white Europeans, King Jolliginki arrests Dolittle and his band of animals. All in all though a delightful story with very engaging illustrations. Dr Dolittle Stories Read Online Categories : American novels children's books fantasy novels American children's novels Doctor Dolittle books Pirate books Novels set in Africa American novels adapted into films American children's books American fantasy novels. And in the process, they by-pass the wonder and the amazement of those books. The series features his wife as Lily Dolittle. Caveat emptor: the free online versions are the horrible old racist versions; in my latest read of this classic, I downloaded one from the Canadian Project Gutenberg, which included every bit of the racist language and an awful racist detour which some versions have changed while other have completely left out. The animals help Dolittle evade Jolliginki; Chee-Chee the monkey helps them hide. This is the first time when Tommy, Matthew, and Dolittle come across each other and go on to become good friends. Ethan rated it it was amazing Oct 13, Dolittle travelled to the North Pole in April , and already knew how to speak to some species of animals at that date, suggesting that the early chapters of The Story of Doctor Dolittle take place before that date. With his home at Puddleby-on-the-Marsh populated with every animal imaginable, from monkeys, to hedgehogs, mice and crocodiles, this doctor relates to all creatures — great and small. Most people will be familiar to this classic thanks to the screen revivals of this text. Retrieved 16 December We learn that Lofting was inspired to write Dolittle based on his Great War experiences. The title character of Doctor Dolittle is presented well and the reader can see his longevity as a character. The overall plot of this novel is dominated by the kind-hearted activist of animal rights Doctor Dolittle.