Tag Archives: Dodie Smith

Don’t judge this book by its Disney: The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith

Posted on December 2, 2015 by jenny

The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith is so much richer than the movie! The story is basically the same, telling of two married people and two married dalmatians attempting to rescue their puppies from a woman who wants a dalmatian … Continue reading →

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

Posted on July 28, 2014 by jenny

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith begins “I write this sitting in the kitchen sink” and is the delightful story of an impoverished family living in a crumbling castle in the early 20th century. It has a delightful cast … Continue reading →

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