
Written & illustrated by Hugh Lofting
Book #3 in the Doctor Dolittle series
A doctor who talks to animals faces mysteries and adventures in his expanding zoo.
Doctor Dolittle, the eccentric naturalist who converses with animals, returns to Puddleby-on-the-Marsh. As he expands his zoo, he encounters a mystery solved by Kling, the Dog Detective. In his garden, he explores insect languages, leading to an unexpected visit from the Giant Lunar Moth. What secrets will these adventures reveal?
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! The Doctor has returned home at last to Puddleby-on-the-Marsh. In Doctor Dolittle’s Zoo, he immediately sets to work expanding his menagerie, including a home for crossbred dogs. This brings with it a multitude of tales, all related in Doctor Dolittle’s Puddleby Adventures, including a mystery solved by Kling, the Dog Detective. Finally, in Doctor Dolittle’s Garden the Doctor delves into the languages of insects, culminating in a surprise visit from the Giant Lunar Moth!
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