Tommy's abilities continue to progress under the tutelage of Polynesia. The doctor tells of the mysterious naturalist, Long Arrow. Tommy suggests an arrangement to Doctor Dolittle. Doctor Dolittle performs another of his many services for a local dog missing his owner. Polynesia begins her tutoring of Tommy on the nuances of understanding animals and their language. Part 1, Chapter 11: My Schoolmaster, Polynesia Tommy is given a tour of the animal's quarters. The narrator gives a description of the Dolittle garden and its exotic inhabitants. Polynesia explains the finer points of understanding animals. Word spreads of the doctor's return home, prompting visits from various animals. Part 1, Chapter 8: Are You a Good Noticer The doctor and Tommy discuss the language of solitary animals. Part 1, Chapter 7: Shellfish TalkĮager to see the rest of the Dolittle estate, Tommy arrives early, greeted by Polynesia. The doctor treats the injured squirrel after a short musical demonstration in the Stubbins home. An old friend makes a surprise visit bringing word of various friends and acquaintances. Part 1, Chapter 5: PolynesiaĮn route to the Stubbins home, Doctor Dolittle describes Polynesia and the role she played in his development as a doctor and his understanding of various animal languages. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel. Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. Having been invited into the Dolittle home, Tommy is shocked by what he sees. While attempting to beat the weather, Tommy accidentally runs into Doctor Dolittle. Tommy returns to the doctor's house after making a delivery for his father, the cobbler. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends.

Part 1, Chapter 2: I Hear of the Great Naturalist Tommy Stubbins tells about his life in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh and his three friends, Joe, Matthew Mugg, and Luke.

PrologueĪn introduction by the books narrator, Tommy Stubbins. The scope of the novel is vast it is divided into six parts and the illustrations are also more sophisticated. It is nearly four times longer than its predecessor and the writing style is pitched at a more mature audience. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books to be published, coming out in 1922.

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