ISBN: 1885608187

[SR: 4209565], Hörkassette, [EAN: 9781885608185], Audiobook, Airplay Audio Publishing, Airplay Audio Publishing, Book, [PU: Airplay Audio Publishing], Airplay Audio Publishing, Doctor Dol… More...

[SR: 4209565], Hörkassette, [EAN: 9781885608185], Audiobook, Airplay Audio Publishing, Airplay Audio Publishing, Book, [PU: Airplay Audio Publishing], Airplay Audio Publishing, Doctor Dolittle--a 19th-century English physician--has never been one for worrying much. Even after his human patients desert him (when one too many sit on one of the doctor's unusual parlor pets), he manages to convert gracefully to animal medicine. Having mastered animal language along the way (with the help of his caustic yet amusing parrot, Polynesia), he has a good head start in his practice. Then, one cold, dark winter night, as the doctor and his pets sit around the fire, a message arrives, via sparrow, from Africa. A terrible epidemic has broken out among the monkeys, and Doctor Dolittle is the only one who can save them. The beneficent physician checks his money box--not a penny left. But the fate of Africa's ailing apes lays squarely on his shoulders. And so begins the delightful, whimsical adventures that are still enthralling readers three quarters of a century after their original 1920 publication. Hugh Lofting, winner of the 1923 Newbery Medal for The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, has more than a knack for storytelling. His ability to imbue in his characters--human and animal--distinct, unique personalities is remarkable, and his respect for the rights of all who share the planet shines throughout. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter, 62060011, Tiere, 62062011, Affen, 62061011, Alligatoren & Krokodile, 62065011, Bären, 1323099031, Dinosaurier, 1323100031, Elefanten, 62140011, Enten & Wasservögel, 62092011, Fische, 62099011, Frösche & Kröten, 1323101031, Füchse & Wölfe, 62127011, Hasen & Kaninchen, 62121011, Haustiere, 62081011, Hunde, 62077011, Katzen, 62073011, Käfer & Spinnen, 62108011, Löwen, Tiger & Leoparden, 1323103031, Mäuse, Hamster, Meerschweinchen & Eichhörnchen, 62103011, Pferde, 62131011, Reptilien & Amphibien, 62135011, Schildkröten, 62124011, Schweine, 62111011, Säugetiere, 62089011, Tiere auf dem Bauernhof, 1323102031, Unterwasserwelt, 62069011, Vögel, 62136011, Wale, 62137011, Zoo, 61180011, Kinderbücher, 54071011, Genres, 52044011, Fremdsprachige Bücher, 62239011, Action & Abenteuer, 62238011, Romane & Erzählungen, 61180011, Kinderbücher, 54071011, Genres, 52044011, Fremdsprachige Bücher<

ISBN: 1885608187

Listening to Alan Bennett read The Story of Doctor Dolittle is the next best thing to borrowing someone's kindly British grandfather for a marathon round of bedtime stories. Bennett seems… More...

Listening to Alan Bennett read The Story of Doctor Dolittle is the next best thing to borrowing someone's kindly British grandfather for a marathon round of bedtime stories. Bennett seems to have an unlimited supply of voices, accents, and inflections on the ready, which he calls upon to impart each of Doctor Dolittle's animal companions with a distinct personality and voice. Bennett's reading of the classic children's book is deliciously whimsical. As the tale opens, Dr. John Dolittle is on the verge of the realization that he's just not much good as a people doctor--his earnings have dwindled to a paltry sixpence a year. He takes the advice of his creaky-voiced 183-year-old parrot, Polynesia, and learns animal languages. As an animal doctor, he's brilliant and soon finds himself and his animal friends sailing to Africa to treat an epidemic among monkeys. With no trouble at all, Doctor Dolittle cures the monkeys, but he and his menagerie become embroiled in one adventure after another. They narrowly escape sinking in their leaky ship, thanks to some stowaway rats with surprisingly cultured and well-bred diction, who alert the doctor just in time. The doctor and his friends later run afoul of the Barbary pirates, known to be "a bad lot," for whom Bennett devises a hilariously unidentifiable but thoroughly villainous accent. With the help of some fast-talking (and hungry) sharks, Doctor Dolittle "persuades" the pirates they'd be much better off as birdseed farmers.

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ISBN: 1885608187

[SR: 4937914], Audio Cassette, [EAN: 9781885608185], Audiobook, Airplay Audio Publishing, Airplay Audio Publishing, Book, [PU: Airplay Audio Publishing], 1997-09-01, Airplay Audio Publish… More...

[SR: 4937914], Audio Cassette, [EAN: 9781885608185], Audiobook, Airplay Audio Publishing, Airplay Audio Publishing, Book, [PU: Airplay Audio Publishing], 1997-09-01, Airplay Audio Publishing, 280212, Classics, 280211, Literature & Fiction, 52, Young Adult, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books<

1997, ISBN: 9781885608185

Airplay Audio Publishing, 1997-09. Audio Cassette. Very Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service., Airplay Audio Publ… More...

Airplay Audio Publishing, 1997-09. Audio Cassette. Very Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service., Airplay Audio Publishing, 1997-09<

1997, ISBN: 9781885608185

Airplay Audio Publishing, 1997-09. Audio Cassette. Good., Airplay Audio Publishing, 1997-09