{"product_id":"hugh-lofting-by-gary-d-schmidt-twaynes-english-authors-series-hardcover","title":"Hugh Lofting by Gary D. Schmidt - Twayne's English Authors Series (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scholarly look at Hugh Lofting (1886-1947), the author who gave the world Doctor Dolittle. Written by Gary D. Schmidt for Twayne's English Authors Series, this hardcover traces Lofting's career from \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Doctor Dolittle\u003c\/em\u003e (1920) through the eleven Dolittle books that followed, including the Newbery Medal-winning \u003cem\u003eThe Voyages of Doctor Dolittle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the humor and imagination that made the series a classic, Schmidt draws out the themes of peace and justice that run beneath Lofting's animal tales - concerns often overlooked in the popular screen and stage adaptations. A useful reference for collectors, students of children's literature, and Dolittle enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, one owner. Hardcover with dust jacket in a protective cover. This copy comes from an extensive three-generation family library of children's books and illustrator titles; most were collected rather than read, and many carry a small sticker on an inside page. Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dave's Discovery Den","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50288355049686,"sku":"08-19-2026-016","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/0337\/7878\/files\/08-19-2026-016-01.jpg?v=1787236387","url":"https:\/\/www.davesdiscoveryden.com\/products\/hugh-lofting-by-gary-d-schmidt-twaynes-english-authors-series-hardcover","provider":"Dave's Discovery Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}