
Written & illustrated by Hugh Lofting
Book #4 in the Doctor Dolittle series
A doctor who talks to animals uncovers lunar secrets and ancient mysteries.
Join Doctor Dolittle, the eccentric naturalist who converses with animals, as he embarks on a cosmic journey to the moon, uncovering its secrets and meeting the enigmatic Moon Man. Back on Earth, he races to Africa to save Mudface, a turtle from Noah's Ark, and reveals the tale of The Great Flood. Meanwhile, Gub Gub the pig pens an encyclopedia of food. Will Dolittle's discoveries change the world, or will they remain hidden mysteries? Dive into this classic adventure filled with wonder and whimsy.
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 four novels from the beloved series! This concluding volume delves into prehistorical puzzles that begin with the Doctor’s arrival on the lunar surface in Doctor Dolittle in the Moon. There he not only meets the Moon Man and intelligent plants, but learns how the moon came to be in the first place. In Doctor Dolittle’s Return, he sets out to reveal all he learned on the moon, but is no sooner off to Africa to rescue his old friend, Mudface the turtle, the last living passenger of Noah’s Ark. In Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake, we at last hear his fascinating tale of The Great Flood. This complete collection of the tales of Doctor Dolittle concludes with the delectable dessert that is Gub Gub’s Book, in which the famous pig writes a book of his own: an encyclopedia of food!
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