Classic Starts(r) the Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

By Hugh Lofting

Book Overview

The beloved classic about a vet who can talk to animals, adapted for young readers.

Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet--because he can communicate with his patients So when he hears that there's a 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.

The Classic Starts(R) series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by Arthur Pober, EdD.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402745745
• ISBN13: 9781402745744
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4