Hugh Lofting, ingénieur civil de formation, est devenu un auteur célèbre en créant le personnage bien-aimé du Docteur Dolittle. Ses histoires imaginatives, issues de lettres écrites à ses enfants pendant la Première Guerre mondiale pour les protéger des horreurs du conflit, constituent le fondement de son œuvre durable. Ces récits, mettant en scène un médecin qui converse avec les animaux, offrent un mélange unique de satire douce et d'observations profondes sur l'humanité. Bien que souvent classés dans la littérature jeunesse, les livres de Lofting résonnent auprès des lecteurs de tous âges par leur sagesse intemporelle et leur approche fantaisiste.
Le docteur John Dolittle aime les animaux, au point de préférer leur compagnie à celle des humains. De surcroît, il possède un talent rare et précieux : il peut les comprendre et parler avec eux. Cela lui permet de leur venir en aide à Puddleby-on-the-Marsch en Angleterre, où il vit, mais aussi en Afrique, où il se rend en bateau afin de secourir les singes menacés par une terrible maladie. Au cours de ce voyage, le docteur et ses amis – Jip le chien, Dab-Dab la cane, Too-Too le hibou, Gub-Gub le cochon, Polynesia le perroquet et Chee-Chee le singe – vont devoir, entre autres aventures, traverser le territoire des Jollinki, négocier avec le roi des animaux, et affronter une bande de pirates sans foi ni loi.
The book ties in with the major motion picture "Dolittle," featuring Robert Downey Jr. Set to release on January 17, 2020, it brings to life the whimsical adventures of a doctor who can communicate with animals. Readers can expect a blend of humor, heart, and fantastical elements as the story unfolds, showcasing the unique bond between humans and animals. This edition is perfect for fans of the film and those looking to explore the enchanting world of Dolittle.
Just in time for the major motion picture Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr.—soaring into theaters on January 17, 2020!Journey into the world of Doctor Dolittle, the kind and eccentric naturalist who can speak with animals. Working with original author Hugh Lofting’s son, these books have been fully updated for the modern reader, all while retaining the full charm of the originals.Rediscover the children’s literature classic with three novels from the beloved series!Back from Africa, the Doctor is short of money as always. So he takes the pushmi-pullyu on tour in Doctor Dolittle’s Circus ! But in Albert Blossom’s circus, what he finds is a whole new family of animals in need of his help. In Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan he expands his circus to include the grand “Canary Opera,” and makes a sensation of its star, Pippinella, whose story is told in full in Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary ! And in Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary , Pippinella tells her story to Doctor Dolittle in her own words!
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The narrative follows Doctor Dolittle's efforts to repay his debts by showcasing the rare Pushmi-Pullyu in a circus. Initially content with the arrangement, Dolittle becomes troubled by the mistreatment of the other circus animals, particularly after Sophie the seal reveals her sorrow over being separated from her husband. Motivated by compassion, Dolittle devises a bold plan to liberate his fellow performers, involving clever disguises and evading the coast guard, highlighting themes of friendship and animal welfare.
The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle—the major motion picture starring Robert Downey Jr.—soars into theaters on April 12, 2019!Discover the world of Doctor Dolittle with three stories from the beloved children’s series!In Doctor Dolittle’s Zoo, Doctor Dolittle returns from his voyages and sets his house in order. This includes expanding his zoo to include a home for crossbred dogs and a club for rodents. The doctor also takes time to solve a mystery with the aid of Kling, the Dog Detective.Doctor Dolittle’s Puddleby Adventures contains eight stories about Doctor Dolittle including the tale of Dapple the Dalmatian and the problems caused when his spots matched a rich woman’s polka-dot gown; the career of the Dog Ambulance, which Gub Gub the Pig almost ended; and the mystery of the Stunned Man, solved by Kling, the Dog Detective.And in Doctor Dolittle’s Garden, Doctor Dolittle’s assistant, Tommy Stubbins, reports on Professor Quetch, curator of the Dog Museum in the Home for Crossbred Dogs. Meanwhile, the doctor has learned insect languages and hears ancient tales of a giant race of insects. Fascinated, the doctor plans a voyage to find them—but before he does so, one arrives in his garden!
Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet - because he knows how to talk to the
animals! So when he hears that there's terrible sickness hurting all the
monkeys in Africa, the good doctor knows he must go and help them. Soon he's
off on an exciting adventure across the seas in this superb retelling of Hugh
Lofting's beloved classic.With Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can
experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged
for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with
all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
Having served as an older man in Flanders during the First World War, Hugh Lofting, famed author of the Doctor Dolittle series, was pacifist by leaning. He knew intimately the horror of human killing human in what seemed an endless litany of the worst of us.Then in 1942, in the midst of the unbelievable recurrence of war once again, and nearing the end of his life, the need to commit his feelings to paper became overwhelming. His passions and fears overflowed into a long poem, his only work for adults.Victory for the Slain begins with him encountering and helping a soldier who is struggling to light a cigarette, having lost a hand. He walks on, musing on the maiming cost of martial conflict. His path takes him to a church, where, alone, and surrounded by the sense of the past, the terrible present with its constant aerial bombing, and apprehension for the future at this uncertain and perilous stage of the war, he registers quaveringly and with great emotion both how fearful he is and how appallingly foolish are the paths down which humankind’s belligerence can take us.Reflecting on history, philosophy, violence, nationalism, death, and what seems like madness, as he wanders through the quiet of the church he gravely sounds every vibration and implication of the horror which surrounds him in the world’s current chaos. For him, there reverberates one heartrending refrain: in war, the only victors are the slain.
