Dodie Smith\'s The Hundred and One Dalmatians, later adapted by Disney, was declared a classic when first published in 1956.
The message they receive is a disturbing proposition, one that might forever destroy their status as man\'s best friend..
Awaiting advice from Sirius, the Dog Star, dogs of every breed crowd Trafalgar Square to watch the evening skies.
Relying on her spotted parents for guidance, she assumes emergency leadership for the canine population of England.
One of the original Dalmatian puppies, all grown up since the first novel, is now the Prime Minister\'s mascot.
As the story opens, every living creature except dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep.
The Starlight Barking, Dodie\'s own long-forgotten sequel, is a thrilling new adventure for Pongo and his family, lavishly illustrated by the same artist team as the first book.
Dodie Smith\'s The Hundred and One Dalmatians, later adapted by Disney, was declared a classic when first published in 1956
