(2006) is a family comedy and the first entry in the franchise released directly to video. It shifts the spotlight from Eddie Murphy's character to his youngest daughter, Maya Dolittle, played by Kyla Pratt , who discovers she has inherited her father's gift for communicating with animals. Core Storyline
Norm Macdonald returns as the voice of Lucky the Dog .
Struggling to fit in at high school because of her "weird" ability, Maya is sent by her mother to the for the summer to find herself. Initially, she tries to keep her talent a secret to appear "normal," but she eventually uses it to help the ranch's owner, Jud Jones ( John Amos ), save the property from financial ruin and a takeover by a rival ranch. Key Details
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