They find out from the Hermit's dog, Bob, that Luke was sent to prison for murder. The Doctor acquires The Curlew and is thinking of taking Tommy, Polynesia, and Luke the Hermit. Chee-Chee comes from Africa disguised as a lady and tells Puddleby about his voyage. Tommy begins his studies with Dolittle, or rather with Polynesia, who teaches Tommy the language of animals. Polynesia the parrot, who arrives in Puddleby from Africa, informs the Doctor that Bumpo is studying in Bullford. Tommy is introduced to some of the strange animals in Dolittle's care, such as the Wiff-Waff fish, and those who care for his household, such as Dab-Dab the duck, and Jip the dog. The Doctor is away on a voyage, but when he returns, he attends the squirrel. Matthew Mugg, the Cat's-Meat Man, suggests he seek help from Doctor Dolittle, who can speak to animals. In England, Tommy Stubbins (the narrator) finds a squirrel injured by a hawk. It won the Newbery Medal for 1923.Īlong with other novels in the series, it was adapted into the 1967 film Doctor Dolittle. The novel's scope is vast it is nearly five times as long as its predecessor and is divided into six parts. Published in 1922, the writing style is aimed at a more mature audience and features more sophisticated illustrations than its predecessor. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle is the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books.
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