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The story of Doctor Dolittle / Hugh Lofting ; illustrated by Ángel Domínguez ; [text adapted by Gina Gold].

by Lofting, Hugh, 1886-1947.

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Racehorse for Young Readers, 2019.

Naturalists -- Juvenile fiction.

Veterinarians -- Juvenile fiction.

Physicians -- Juvenile fiction.

Doctor Dolittle 1.

9781631582677 (hc.)

1st Racehorse for Young Readers ed.

114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

"First published by Frederick A. Stokes Company in 1920" --T.p. verso.

"The Story of Doctor Doolittle follows John Dolittle and his misadventures with a crew of animals that he befriends. After learning he can speak to animals, he transitions from human medicie to veterinary practice, and he loses most of his income and human patients. However, word in the animal kingdom spreads of this doctor with an extraordinary gift. Animals travel far and wide to visit the doctor's practice and receive treatment for their ailments. After losing the majority of his wealth, the doctor receives word that an epidemic among monkeys is spreading throughout Africa and makes the voyage to confront the plague-ridden continent. Upon being shipwrecked with his animal crew, a slew of tribulations and adventures ensue in a classic story that has captivated readers young and old for nearly a century." --book jacket.

Domínguez, Ángel.

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