Doctor Dolittle's Caravan facts for kids
Cover of the first ed. with Lofting illustration
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| Author | Hugh Lofting |
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| Illustrator | Hugh Lofting |
| Cover artist | Hugh Lofting |
| Country | United States |
| Series | Doctor Dolittle |
| Genre | Fantasy, children's novel |
| Publisher | Frederick A. Stokes Co. |
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Publication date
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1926 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 342 |
| LC Class | PZ10.3.L85 Dc |
| Preceded by | Doctor Dolittle's Zoo |
| Followed by | Doctor Dolittle's Garden |
Doctor Dolittle's Caravan is an exciting adventure novel by Hugh Lofting. It was published in 1926. This book is part of the popular Doctor Dolittle series. It tells the story of Doctor Dolittle's amazing bird opera. The main star of this opera is a special canary named Pippinella.
Contents
What is Doctor Dolittle's Caravan About?
This book focuses on Doctor Dolittle's big project. He creates a special opera using birds. The main character in this opera is a female canary named Pippinella. She has a very unique talent.
Pippinella's Special Talent
Pippinella is not just any canary. She can sing beautiful songs. This is usually something only male canaries do. Her amazing voice makes her very special. Doctor Dolittle decides to use her talent.
The Bird Opera
Doctor Dolittle gets an idea to create a "Canary Opera." He uses Pippinella and other birds. They all work together to perform. The Doctor and Pippinella write the opera together. It tells Pippinella's life story.
Success in London
The bird opera becomes a huge hit! It is performed at the Regent Theatre in London. People love the show. Doctor Dolittle also helps animals in other ways. He closes down a poorly run pet store. He even gets praise from the famous musician Niccolò Paganini.
Where Does This Story Fit?
The Doctor Dolittle books were not always published in order. This story happens between Doctor Dolittle's Circus and The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. However, it was published after Doctor Dolittle's Zoo. In this book, Doctor Dolittle is still running the circus. He got the circus from its previous owner, Albert Blossom. Pippinella's full story is finished in a later book. That book is called Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary.
