bThe book that inspired the animated movie classic!b pWhen Dearly's Dalmatians have their first litter of pups--fifteen in all--everyone is delighted. But their joy is shortlived, for the pups are kidnapped! Scotland Yard is baffled, but the keenest canine minds are on the case--and on the trail of Cruella de Vil, the most fiendish person to ever covet a fur coat. pPongo and Missis would give everything they have to bring their puppies safely home... but will they succeed in rescuing them from the cluthes of the evil Cruella de Vil pA tale full to overflowing with those prime requisites of a good story--warmth and humor, imagination and suspense.--Chicago Sunday Tribune pSuperb reading. The puzzle of the hundred and one is delightful.... Highly recommended.--SLJ