The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (Signet Classics) [Paperback]

Hugh Lofting (Author), Jerry Griswold (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Signet Classics | Publication Date: September 12, 2000

Signet Classics is proud to add this all-time favorite, award-winning classic to its illustrious library. This famous adventure about the eccentric doctor with a special bond to animals is available here in its only, completely unabridged, original-text version. Always a favorite with younger audiences, the messages of humanity and environmental conservatism, and the rarity of the text, make this addition an important one for all age groups, classrooms, and readers everywhere.

• The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle won the Newbery Medal in 1923
• The only unabridged, original-text version available-other editions have been abridged for young readers

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Signet Classics; Reprint edition (September 12, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451527690
• ISBN-13: 978-0451527691
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #991,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle, February 14, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Signet Classics (Pb)) (School & Library Binding)

The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle is the story of a young apprentice of the great animal specialist Dr. Dolittle. Billy was just delivering meat for the Dr's pets while he was away and was so interested that he just had to find out everything that the Dr. knew. Dr. Dolittle agreed to teach him and Billy was very glad that he did.
Dr. Dolittle took voyages to places that he had never been and on this voyage Billy gets to go. They are going to try and find the floating island, which is always moving. But on the way they get hit by a terrible storm and the boat gets demolished. They then find their way to the island by floating on pieces of the boat.
This book is the most interesting book that I have ever read. It has creatures that you only see in your dreams and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys animals.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great classic, November 28, 2009

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mcmufftcp (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (Signet Classics) (Paperback)

I got this for my 7 year old daughter. I'm so glad this classic is still around.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Friend the Doctor, March 15, 2010

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J. Smales (Rome, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (Signet Classics) (Paperback)

An interesting read--and very much of its own time. This is the source and root of the musical you loved as a child. Be forewarned that the racist views of Colonial England are well in tact, so read ahead before putting your little ones to bed with this otherwise charming book.