101 Dalmatians

Dodie Smith

Apr 1989 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

The book that inspired the animated movie classic!

When Dearly's Dalmatians have their first litter of pups—fifteen in all—everyone is delighted. But their joy is shortlived, for the pups are kidnapped! Scotland Yard is baffled, but the keenest canine minds are on the case—and on the trail of Cruella de Vil, the most fiendish person to ever covet a fur coat.

Pongo and Missis would give everything they have to bring their puppies safely home... but will they succeed in rescuing them from the cluthes of the evil Cruella de Vil?

"A tale full to overflowing with those prime requisites of a good story—warmth and humor, imagination and suspense."—Chicago Sunday Tribune

"Superb reading. The puzzle of the hundred and one is delightful.... Highly recommended."—SLJ

Ratings and reviews

My Unkle Artie D. Poore bought me this book when I was spending the summer with him and my Auntie Frances M. Poore née Cheeks! I was 15 years old and addicted to reading!I Fell Completely In Love With The Story! It was a paper back book and I held on to it until I was in my early 30's! It went missing during a move. I was heartbroken when I realized that it was gone! It will always be my favorite book of all time! ❤

I read this book as a child and it is still just as exciting today as it was then I just think it's a very well written book and I recommend it for anybody and that's of reading age and quite simply because it's a fun book it's a fun story

An excellent book overall. Lovable characters, an interesting plot, and it's centered around dogs. How could that not be awesome?

About the author

Dorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith (1896-1990) is a beloved children's book author whose works continue to entertain children to this day. Her best known works are I Capture the Castle and The 101 Dalmatians, which was adapted into an animated motion picture classic by Disney, entitled One Hundred and One Dalmatians.