The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, Patricia C. McKissack

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle #1

Hugh Lofting, Patricia C. McKissack with Michael Hague (Illustrator)

176 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced
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Foreword by Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack. Afterword by Peter Glassman.When a swallow arrives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with the news that the monkeys of Africa are ill and only the doctor who talks with animals can save them, Doc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,836 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
lighthearted 67%
funny 39%
relaxing 35%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 14%
challenging 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.63

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