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Title details for The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith - Available

The Hundred and One Dalmatians

by Dodie Smith
Brenda Blethyn
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Patricia Hodge stars as Cruella de Vil in this full-cast dramatisation of the much-loved story. Pongo lives happily with his human pets Mr. and Mrs. Dearly in a large house in Regent's Park. When his wife Missis produces a litter of 15 beautiful pups, life seems wonderfully complete. But the mysterious disappearance of the puppies suddenly throws everything into turmoil. Pongo, one of the keenest brains in Dogdom, quickly realises that he and Missis are the only hope for their youngsters' survival. And so the fearless pair set out on a bleak winter's journey into great dangers, helped along the way by the gallant Colonel, a sheepdog of the Old School. Dodie Smith's canine classic brought pleasure to millions as a Disney film. All its original charm and warmth are fully evident here in this full-cast dramatisation which stars Patricia Hodge as Cruella de Vil, along with Joan Sims, Brenda Blethyn, Nicky Henson and Polly James.

  • Creators

  • Series

    BBC Children's Classics

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 7, 1996

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781405679558
      • File size: 50748 KB
      • Duration: 01:45:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 830
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      January 1, 2002
      Most kids know well the Disney versions of 101 Dalmatians, but few are familiar with Dodie Smith's original novel of the same name published in 1956. Now comes the audio interpretation, read with just the right amount of sophistication, exuberance and humor by British actor Martin Jarvis.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Puppy-snatcher Cruella de Vil will stop at nothing to acquire dalmatian pups for the purpose of making spotted fur coats of them. This time a litter of 15 pups belonging to an innocent couple is her target. Martin Jarvis reads the script straight in a sweet, breathy voice, without differentiating the various roles. He enthusiastically relates the kidnapping and return of the puppies, and--for the youngest dog lovers--conveys Cruella's villainous intentions without going overboard. If you don't have a VCR in your car, this well-done audiobook will entertain the kids just as well as Disney. A.G.H. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:830
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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