Dodie Smith's the hundred and one dalmatians, 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...Dodie Smith's the hundred and one dalmatians, 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. As the story opens, every living creature except dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep.