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Illustrated by
Michael Hague.
This Newbery Medal-winning story about the adventures of a veterinarian who's conversant with animals has been revised by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack to remove controversial language and artwork. The deep-toned, full-page paintings and line drawings capture the story's fancy and old-fashioned appeal.