The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

So when the snail offers to take them back to England, he could not protest. Dolittle has always wanted to see the giant sea snail. The island sinks and clogs a giant sea snails home. As the whales push the island a large rock hits the air pocket keeping it floating. They are cold, hungry, and when the doctor asked whales to move the island South (which they do), they announce him as king. However Spidermonkey Island has begun to float North and the people there are not used to it.

Spidermonkey Island is a floating island that originated in the south. When Dolittle agrees, they go on a voyage to 'Spidermonkey Island'. He visits this doctor, who is a naturalist, and later asks if he can become a naturalist too. He is told of an amazing doctor called 'Dolittle' that can talk to animals. Abundant with humor and a fun easy-to- follow plot, Lofting has successfully created a rich fantasy world with vivid portrayals of memorable characters which have entertained generations time after time.In this book a boy called Stubbins tells the story. Dolittle risks losing everything including his house, family and wealth for the sake of proper care and love of animal life. The protagonist and his escort undergo many adventures in their task to spread kindness and animal awareness throughout.Īn optimistic and heartwarming novel, The Story of Doctor Dolittle leaves no one feeling indifferent, as Dr.

Dolittle and his animal friends are imprisoned by the king of Jolliginki, who is a victim of colonization and for this reason dislikes all Europeans. Yet, unfortunate events lead to a shipwreck and Dr. Eventually he finds himself on the way to Africa along with his most trusted animal companions to help cure a monkey epidemic. Dolittle quickly becomes renowned throughout the animal kingdom. This career change proves to be the correct one, as Dr.

Consequently, he leaves behind his unfulfilling job surrounded by people and instead decides to take up a veterinary practice. Dolittle learns the secret to speaking with animals from his parrot Polynesia, who teaches him the language of animals. Even his sister is repelled from the amount of animals in their home. Due to an increase in the number of animals in his home, he loses many of his clients which results in a decline of wealth. John Dolittle, an animal lover and respected physician, who lives in the small English town of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with his unmarried sister. The novel begins with the introduction of Dr. John Dolittle as he learns the language of animals and takes on various feats including exotic travel, a dangerous encounter with pirates, and a mission to set right from wrong. The novel depicts the many adventures of Dr. An adventurous children’s novel, The Story of Doctor Dolittle is the first book in the Doctor Dolittle series.

The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting