The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 3: Our Troubles Begin
by Hugh Lofting
After the discovery of some old friends on board the Curlew, Doctor Dolittle is forced to make an unplanned stop.
After the discovery of some old friends on board the Curlew, Doctor Dolittle is forced to make an unplanned stop.
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. Marmaduke gets tonsilitis and has to stay in bed. One night he meets a fairy who sings to him and takes him around the world.
A discovery is made at the stone pits. Godfrey divulges his secret to Nancy.
The peasants, led by Madame Defarge, exact revenge.
The boy reveals more of his identity, and also brings news of the missing Tom. He encourages the girls to help him rescue the others, but they decide they need help.
A crowd gathers to view the alien craft.
Sadie, a lady pig with long earrings, asks Curly and Flop to her party. A bear comes to the house to eat them and Sadie throws marshmallows in his face. The bear thought it was snowing and rushed back to his cave before he got snowed in.
Dorothy lives with Uncle Henry, Aunt Em and her dog, Toto. They live in a small grey log house which gets hit by a cyclone. Dorothy feels the house lift off the ground and is in the middle of the cyclone. Dorothy falls asleep with the swaying of the house.
Herbert tells Pip the story of Miss Havisham.
The group sets out in search of the balloonists. There are hints that a storm may be brewing. Hope of finding the lost men has almost been lost when something is spotted. The boys meet up with a steamer.
Prince Dolor grows up. The nurse tells the prince about his past and that he is, in fact, a king. He meets a bird named Mag. The prince desires to meet the king.
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
The narrator describes the circumstances of his birth.
Jurgis learns of the "Beef Trust". A harsh winter falls on the city, once again taking a toll on Jurgis and his family. Jurgis misses work after spraining his ankle.
A sperm whale is sighted.
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
Two wives wish to figure out which of their husbands are the most foolish, and devise plans to test them.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
Molly is laid to rest. Silas' decision is cause for further sympathy from the villagers. Dolly Winthrop lends a hand.
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
A relieved Mrs. Darling provides a home for the Lost Boys. Fearing an unwanted transformation, Peter departs after making a promise to Wendy. As time passes, so does the Darling home.