Doctor Doolittle's circus: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Doctor Doolittle's circus by Hugh Lofting — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The doctor needs money to pay off a voyage to Africa, so he joins the circus with the pushmi-pullyu as his attraction. He enlightens a circus owner who cares little for animals, fights against the practice of fox hunting and helps other creatures such as a circus seal and cart horses too old to work.
Quick facts about Doctor Doolittle's circus
- Title: Doctor Doolittle's circus
- Author: Hugh Lofting
- First published: 1924
- Genre: juvenile fiction, circus, animals
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1449027W
Where to read Doctor Doolittle's circus
Doctor Doolittle's circus by Hugh Lofting is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Doctor Doolittle's circus about?
The doctor needs money to pay off a voyage to Africa, so he joins the circus with the pushmi-pullyu as his attraction.
Who wrote Doctor Doolittle's circus?
Doctor Doolittle's circus was written by Hugh Lofting.
When was Doctor Doolittle's circus published?
Doctor Doolittle's circus was first published in 1924.
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