Dodie Smith
Dorothy Gladys 'Dodie' Smith was born in 1896 in Lancashire and she was one of the most successful female dramatists of her generation. Her first novel, I Capture the Castle , was written when she lived in America during the 1940's and marked her crossover debut from playwright to novelist. The novel became an immediate success and was produced as a play in 1954. She has written numerous other novels but is best known today for The Hundred and One Dalmatians , a story for younger readers. The...See more
Dorothy Gladys 'Dodie' Smith was born in 1896 in Lancashire and she was one of the most successful female dramatists of her generation. Her first novel, I Capture the Castle , was written when she lived in America during the 1940's and marked her crossover debut from playwright to novelist. The novel became an immediate success and was produced as a play in 1954. She has written numerous other novels but is best known today for The Hundred and One Dalmatians , a story for younger readers. The Hundred and One Dalmatians became the basis of two Disney Films. See less
Dodie Smith's Featured Books
Dodie Smith book reviews
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101 Dalmatians
Must buy.
If you love to read to kids or grand-kids, this is a book that will bring more life and background to the movie. Read More
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Hundred and One Dalmatians
A lovely tale
by Tarissa, Oct 8, 2014
A charming classic! Everyone should read the lovely tale (pun intended!) about the hundred and one Dalmatians. I enjoyed following along on Pongo and Missis' adventure to save their puppies' lives ... Read More
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The Starlight Barking
I'm Happy!
This book is just a good as 'One Hundred And One Dalmatians'. It is delightful and very interesting. I love it.
And I was very happy with how fast I recieved it. Read More