Voyages Of Doctor Dolittle
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“The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle” is the 1923 winner of the John Newbery Medal, the annual award agreed to the leader of the fictional work which makes the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature among all books published in the U.S. The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922, so it was a very new competition when “Dolittle” was selected.
I’ll go out on a limb here and disagree with practically everyone who’s reviewed this book: I establish “The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle” to be utter nonsense from beginning to end. Preposterous situations, ridiculous conversations between animals and people, a talking dog on the witness stand in a courtroom, and a snail whose shell holds enough oxygen for several humans to travel underwater from the South Atlantic to England all combine to make a tale too fantastic for me to stomach. There were far fewer books written specifically for children early in the 20th century; the competition must have been nothing compared to today!
This book is, but, an simple read and perhaps would interest younger readers who like animals and who can embrace the thought of animals who can talk like–amd with–humans.
Synopsis: 10-year-ancient Tommy Stubbins meets the famed Dr. John Dolittle and starts effective for him, then convinces his parents to let him be apprenticed to Dolittle. Tommy then accompanies the naturalist on a two-year research mission to Spidermonkey Island, their proposed destination in the South Atlantic Ocean, to investigate the disappearance of Long Arrow, son of Golden Arrow. Their ship the “Curlew” is broken up in a tropical storm, but Tommy, Dr. Dolittle, and Bumpo Kahboo, (crown prince of Jolliginki and ancient pal of Dolittle’s) wash up on Spidermonkey Island. The floating island’s inhabitants, the friendly Indian tribe Popsipetels, are attacked by the Bag-jagderags and the Terrible Three defeat the Bag-jagderags and make a peace treaty. Dolittle is crowned King Jong Thinkalot, and the natives’ cheers cause a stone at Whispering Rocks to fall into the Deep Hole, building the island stationary (and therefore safe). The Fantastic Glass Sea-Snail is injured in his escape from the Deep Hole and is nursed back to health by Dolittle. The snail then transports the English party back to Puddlesby-by-the-Marsh by crawling along the ocean floor, thus helping Dolittle escape the Indians and their island. The doctor’s parrot Polynesia carefully plans their getaway to be disguised as King Jong’s “trip,” when in reality he just wants off the fantasy island.
Man! I would too!! See, doesn’t it sound like somebody ate too many raw onions before going to bed one night? What a nightmare! Now, before you reflect I’m just an ancient crank, you should realize that I didn’t like the book when I was a kid; why would I like it now? Some things never change–and neither do some people.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
I honestly reflect this book was sooooooooooo appealing and that anyone who doesn’t like it is insane!!!!!! I’m a really excellent reader but this book was a small hard for me. SO, READ IT NOW!!!!!!!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
[[ASIN:0688140017 The Tale of Doctor Dolittle (Books of Marvel)
Book arrived in timely manner and in brilliant condition. This was serendipidy for me. I did not know what to expect and was very pleasantly surprised.
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Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I reflect that this book is a tremendously enertaining and although it doesnt get moving along for a bit, the most amusing scene is in the court room with Luke the Recluse and Bob the Bulldog. I gurantee that once you read this book your will give it to your children who will give it to their children.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
The animals are clean.The adventure was fantastic.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5