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Puffin Books (1970), Edition: New edition, Paperback, 160 pages
Description
When they awake to find that every living creature in England, except the dogs, is asleep, Dalmatians Pongo and Missis discover unusual abilities that lead them to London where their daughter is assembling all breeds of dogs to await contact from Sirius, the Dog Star.
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LibraryThing member SR510
I got all excited when I discovered there was a sequel to The Hundred and One Dalmatians that I hadn't known existed, let alone read. And then I discovered why it went out of print. It's okay. It retains a good amount of the charm of the original, but where the first was largely situated in the
That said, if you've only seen the film version of the original, definitely seek out the first book. That one's a delight.
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real world -- with only a change of perspective, and the occasional stretch, well within the bounds of suspension of disbelief -- this one is an out-and-out science-fiction/fantasy novel. And not that good of one, either... Pongo's slogan of "wait and see" partway through the book pretty much sums up the plot.That said, if you've only seen the film version of the original, definitely seek out the first book. That one's a delight.
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LibraryThing member DHansenMurray
This book was one of the worst books I have ever read. I have it on my shelf just because of that. I loved, yes loved, 101 Dalmations by Dodie Smith. It was brilliantly written and was just a fantastic read. Starlight Barking was beyond far fetched. I did not expect science fiction/fantasy when I
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picked it up and maybe that tainted my opinion? If you read the first one and feel you need to read more, please do so. But don't expect the same impact the first one had. I almost thought "Was this written by the same author?" and had to double check to make sure. Show Less
LibraryThing member castiron
A sequel to 101 Dalmatians, in which our intrepid canines wake up one morning to discover that dogs are the only creatures awake in the world. I liked a lot of things about this story (particularly Cadpig as the Prime Minister’s dog), but I found the message decidedly heavy-handed and Sirius (no,
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not that Sirius, you silly Harry Potter reader) frankly creepy, and the plot falls rather flat at the end. I’m glad I read it, but I’m also glad I checked it out from the library. Show Less
LibraryThing member MissMarch
The 101 Dalmatians is a great children's story, but I had never heard of the sequel so I picked it up with many reservations- all of which proved to be quite justified. Even though Dodie Smith brings back most of the main characters, the story is completely contrived and far-fetched. In the first
It was so bad it almost went as far as to ruin the original book for me. Don't waste your time, stick with The 101 Dalmatians and be happy reading no further!
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book, although all the events are seen through the eyes of the dogs, most of what happens (with a slight stretch of the imagination) is conceivable, while this book is, to use a word overused in the story itself, "metaphysical" rubbish.It was so bad it almost went as far as to ruin the original book for me. Don't waste your time, stick with The 101 Dalmatians and be happy reading no further!
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LibraryThing member atreic
If you say to people 'oh yes, there's a sequel to 101 Dalmations where a space alien puts all the humans to sleep and tells the dogs they should leave with him, because the humans are likely to destroy the world with atomic bombs, and he gives all the dogs magical powers so they can fly', not many
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people believe you. But there is. Show Less
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
Waking up late one day, Pongo finds that none of the humans will wake up. He finds out that the same has happened all over the country, and then dogs everywhere hear the voice of Lord Sirius the dogstar, offering to free them from their humans.
LibraryThing member jeffome
Naples, FL 2023 #5 - Delightful little romp with the Dalmations of the Dearly family (101 Dalmations), as they find themselves suddenly in charge of everything.....all other living things are sleeping peacefully.....and they find they have rather startling powers and abilities. fun little tale that
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celebrates the intelligence and poise of the dog world and their blessed connection with we mere humans! Show Less
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Original publication date
1967
Physical description
6.93 inches
ISBN
0140304290 / 9780140304299
Local notes
As the story opens, every living creature except dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep. One of the original Dalmatian puppies, all grown up since the first novel, is now the Prime Minister's mascot. Relying on her spotted parents for guidance, she assumes emergency leadership for the canine population of England. Awaiting advice from Sirius, the Dog Star, dogs of every breed crowd Trafalgar Square to watch the evening skies. The message they receive is a disturbing proposition, one that might forever destroy their status as "man's best friend."