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Author: Hugh Lofting
Series: Doctor Dolittle (Book #5)
Series: Doctor Dolittle (Book #5)
Genre: Children's Literature
Length: 271 pages
Published: 1928 (original), 1936 (version I read)
Publisher: Frederick A. Stokes (version I read)
Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) "A Zoo," said Doctor John Dolittle, "should be an animal home, not an animal prison." So with the help of all his faithful animal family and Tommy Stubbins, he planned and carried out, in the great garden of the old house at Puddlegy, the most wonderful Zoo that has ever been dreamed of. It became truly a complet Animal Town, with special accommodations for all sorts of animals--a Squirrel Hotel, a Mouse and Rat Club, a Library, restaurants, markets and a well-organized police force, (regrettably necessary because some of the dogs would chase the squirrels.)
And in the Zoo things happen in a thrilling succession--animal dramas, comedies, tragedies and mysteries. No one can remain unmoved by the story of Leery the Outcast Rat's heroic sacrifice for friendship's sake, or the devotion of the mother mouse, Sarsaprilla, to her little ones in the face of danger. Indeed, as the Doctor himself observes to the Hotel Rat, "You know, you rats and mice really lead more thrilling and exciting lives than we humans do."
And in the Zoo things happen in a thrilling succession--animal dramas, comedies, tragedies and mysteries. No one can remain unmoved by the story of Leery the Outcast Rat's heroic sacrifice for friendship's sake, or the devotion of the mother mouse, Sarsaprilla, to her little ones in the face of danger. Indeed, as the Doctor himself observes to the Hotel Rat, "You know, you rats and mice really lead more thrilling and exciting lives than we humans do."
My Review:
I give this book a 5 out of 5.
Another exciting installment in the life of Doctor Dolittle, naturalist extraordinaire. In this story, Doctor Dolittle has Tommy Stubbins create a new zoo to replace the zoo he has for cross-breed dogs, rats, mice, and other native creatures. The rats and mice create a society and eventually tell stories to Dolittle and Stubbins about exciting adventures in their lives. Stubbins dutifully records these. The final chapters center around a mystery that comes about when they save a very rich man's home from fire. Definitely an exciting addition to this classic children's series!
Currently Doctor Dolittle's Zoo is not in print. So go use your local library to check this one out!
Have you read Doctor Dolittle's Zoo? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.
Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.
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