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The 101 dalmatians dodie smith7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() In this original rendition, she owns a white persian who has had multiple litters with "alley cats" and since the kittens weren't valuable pure-breds, they were taken away from their poor mother and drowned. Cruella was already a cold-hearted animal murderer long before the dalmatians were involved. The first is that there is mention of drowning kittens. I would have given this story a perfect score if not for two points, which parents should consider before letting their youngest children listen to it. ![]() The characters all came to life wonderfully, including the handful of puppies that were actually named (It would be impossible to name them all in one book, of course). His voice lent just the sort of charm that this story deserved. Though Perdita is also in the story and becomes part of the family quickly - 15 puppies is a lot for one mother, after all!). Pongo's wife in the book is named Misses. If you love (or even like) the Disney movie, you need to read this original telling of Pongo and Missis's adventures through England to find and rescue their kidnapped puppies (That's right. This lovely classic is a charming addition to any library. ![]()
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