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The Story of Dr Dolittle
- Author
- Hugh Lofting
- Narrator
- Alex Phelp
- Publisher
- The Audio Agency Ltd
- Publish Date
- 23 October 2025
- Run Time
- 2 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The Doctor fills his house with animals large and small, docile and dangerous, and becomes famous around the animal kingdom. So when Dolittle learns of a terrible illness among the monkeys in Africa, he sets off with a band of animal friends on an unforgettable adventure.
A new adaptation of the beloved class tale of a man whose true talent was kindness and whose love of animals saw him become a hero.
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Details
- Author
- Hugh Lofting
- Narrator
- Alex Phelp
- Duration
- 2 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9781916822511
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- The Audio Agency Ltd
Synopsis
Dr Dolittle prefers the company of animals. In fact, he loves animals so much that he gives up being a "people doctor" and becomes an animal doctor instead. And the animals love Dr Dolittle so much that they teach him to speak animal language.The Doctor fills his house with animals large and small, docile and dangerous, and becomes famous around the animal kingdom. So when Dolittle learns of a terrible illness among the monkeys in Africa, he sets off with a band of animal friends on an unforgettable adventure.A new adaptation of the beloved class tale of a man whose true talent was kindness and whose love of animals saw him become a hero.
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