One Hundred And One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith

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Book name:	One Hundred And One Dalmatians (2024)
Category:	Adventure
Author:	Dodie Smith
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1956, midnight

This classic children's novel follows the thrilling adventure of Pongo and Missis, two Dalmatians who embark on a daring rescue mission to save their stolen puppies from the clutches of the villainous Cruella de Vil. The puppies are part of a larger scheme by Cruella, who intends to use their fur to make coats. With the help of various animal friends they meet along the way, including the resourceful cat Sergeant Tibbs and the old sheepdog Colonel, Pongo and Missis navigate challenges and dangers to bring their family back together. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside and London, this tale celebrates courage, family, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets. The 9784th greatest book of all time

About the author

Dodie Smith

4 books

Born Dorothy Gladys Smith in Lancashire, England, Dodie Smith was raised in Manchester (her memoir is titled A Childhood in Manchester). She was just an infant when her father died, and she grew up fatherless until age 14, when her mother remarried and the family moved to London. There she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and tried for a career as an actress, but with little success. She finally wound up taking a job as a toy buyer for a furniture store to make ends meet. Giving up… Read more