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Summary: sanitised edition
Review: I do agree that books containing racist positions should not be given to children without a strong and fully aware comment. But I simply cannot stand to buy a sanitised version of a book without being aware of it. This is called censorship, and it gives me the creeps. As a parent, I have had enough real life opportunities to prove racism wrong to my children. So to realise that somebody has been cheating on me, trying to do my job so that I did not have to explain how society has evolved, how difficult it has been for minorities to be recognised and respected is just a fraud. this review is about the Harper collins Edition , edited by Patricia C. and Frederick L. McKissak, illustrated by Michael Hague.
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Summary: I liked this Book because it was all out exciting.
Review: I liked "The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle."because it was exciting and well written.Told by nine year old Tommy Stubins the story was amazing how Doctor Dolittle could comunicate with animals and people. This book is so good I couldn't put it down. Each chapter has a new problem or mystery so that it keeps you reading.Its great for all ages If you can read & understand the diologue.The charecters are so Determid to solve the Problem or mystery.Some parts are serious ,Some are funny,and some are exciting.I recommend you read "The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle." You'll like it I guarantee it.
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Summary: A book that keeps you reading all night!
Review: I read this book and couldn't ever put it down.Full of adventure,mystery, and fun;this book has earned its name.People of all ages enjoy reading and listening to it over and over;again and again.I think that this is one of the best children's fictional books ever written and certainly one of Doctor Dolittle's most exciting adventures yet
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Summary: sanitised edition
Review: It's hard to beat this book for all-out imaginative craziness. Oddly enough, other than talking animals, there is very little fantasy in this book, rather, Lofting chose to make Dr. Dolittle and his surroundings a calm place, a place where the animals talk to him, a place where adventures happen, but where there is never any brutal violence, unlike the adventures of Alice in Wonderland or Dorothy in OZ (both of which I like, BTW). What is really nice is that Lofting was able to make this formula WORK! This edition, pink covers with a credit to Christopher Lofting, has been edited from it's original issue to remove some now offensive racial stereotypes and illustrations. I'm glad to say that, while I generally do not support this type of editing, in this case it was well done and did not subtract from the entertainment value of the book. Note: The original Dr. Doolittle books have almost nothing in common with the Eddie Murphy movies, other than talking animals. Don't get them confused! Enjoy!
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Summary: Something more valuable than gold
Review: This is an excellent book.I have read it two times.I would read it more than that,but I don't own it,and I have to get it from my school's library.Everything about the book is wonderful,but I think the part about the fish that talks english is boring.This is truly a classic story.It is very different from the movie version with Rex Harrison(it is based on more than one book.I know).If you like fantasy,and fun,lovable characters,this is a great book for you!
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Summary: So much better than the Story of Mankind
Review: This is the second Newbery Award winner. In an effort to read all the Newbery books in order, I picked this up at my local library. I read this book as a child and it held me captive. Now (age 30) I finished it in two nights instead of one, but that's because I'm a "responsible" adult. I'm going to stop and peruse the rest of the Dr Dolittle books. This is a wild ride of adventure that's so much fun you'll willingly suspend belief that shellfish can talk. My favorite character is Bumpo because he's so well-educated. You'll have to read it as an adult to really appreciate that. Sorry kids.
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Summary: The longest Doctor Dolittle book and perhaps the best
Review: This is the second published Doctor Dolittle book, but not the second chronologically. The whole series is a fantastic adventure, this one keeps the tension up right from the start. The book is filed with great characters, the Doctor and all his animals are beautifully written as is Bumpo the son of an African King. The meeting between the doctor and Long Arrow is still spellbindinding 25 years after I first read it, with the two naturalists speaking to each other in eagle. A great classic
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Summary: Excellet book!
Review: This was a very fascinating book. It was not at all like the movie Dr. Dollitle(besides the point that they can talk to animals. If you did not read this book, you must. It is a great book!
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Summary: whoops.
Review: Wait- I am reading the reviews and people are mentioning racism that has apparently been edited out in this newer version. This is the only version of the book I have ever read. I honestly didn't pick up any racism, but then again I don't think I've read it really thinking about it too hard, but just enjoying it like a child. I hate when that happens. Like finding out the author of Winnie-the-Pooh was an abusive parent, or that the author of the Knights of King Arthur was a child molestor. Or that Bing Crosby was an abusive father and husband. Why? Why ruin "White Christmas?" Well, now you've got me interested. Wasn't the Wizard of Oz supposed to be social commentary? What does that make Alice in Wonderland? Rumplestiltskin? What kind of evil is being subliminally imposed upon innocent children today. Why Bing, why?
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