Accompanied by his devoted animal friends and a new acquaintance — the two-headed pushmi-pullyu — Doctor Dolittle heads to Africa, where a serious epidemic is affecting the primate population. This entertaining classic about the eccentric doctor who could speak to animals has charmed readers of all ages for generations. 27 black-and-white illustrations.
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The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting The good doctor, accompanied by a young friend and pets, sets off on an adventure-packed voyage that includes a mysterious island and even more mysterious creatures.