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Classic Fantasy

Doctor Dolittle in the Moon

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    Doctor Dolittle in the Moon is a classic fantasy novel by Hugh Lofting.

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    About Doctor Dolittle in the Moon

    "Doctor Dolittle in the Moon" by Hugh Lofting is a children's book published in 1928. Doctor Dolittle lands on the Moon and encounters mystical animals and intelligent plants in a world described as fantasy rather than science fiction. He befriends Otho Bludge, a Stone Age artist and the Moon's only human inhabitant. As the doctor makes extraordinary discoveries and helps guide the Lunar Council, his friends back on Earth eagerly await his return home.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

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    • Fantasy fiction
    • Animals, Juvenile fiction
    • Children's stories
    • Insects, Juvenile fiction
    • Moon, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote Doctor Dolittle in the Moon?

    Doctor Dolittle in the Moon was written by Hugh Lofting.

    What genre is Doctor Dolittle in the Moon?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is Doctor Dolittle in the Moon free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Doctor Dolittle in the Moon?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Through the Looking-Glass, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Ozma of Oz.

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