The Starlight Barking Author:Dodie Smith, Dodie Smith Dodie Smith's The Hundred and One Dalmations, later adapted by disney, was declared a classic when first published in 1956. 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. — As the story opens, every living creature ex... more »cept dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep. one of the original Dalmation 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. Rthe message they receive is a disturbing proposition, one that might forever destroy their status as "man's best friend".« less