The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

By Hugh Lofting, Lucy Corvino (Illustrator)

Part of the Classic Starts series

A vet who talks to animals races to save sick monkeys in Africa.

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160 pages· 18,901 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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When Doctor Dolittle, a vet who communicates with animals, learns of a mysterious illness afflicting monkeys in Africa, he embarks on a daring journey across the seas. Can he find a cure in time?

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Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet–because he knows how to talk to the animals! 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Words
18,901
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
Books about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
121597
Publication
Published
February 1, 2008
First published
February 5, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402745744

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