Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality—and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!
“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineWhen Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. After reuniting, Dory worries that her mom will leave her again—after all, she’s an adult who can do whatever she wants. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake, play kickball, and never return. These are big feelings, but Dory knows just what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family as a ghost so they can’t run away from her ever again!
Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the whole family laughing.
Be sure to check out the entire
Dory Fantasmagory series, which continues to grow alongside everyone’s favorite little rascal, Dory! Look for them all:
Dory FantasmagoryDory Fantasmagory: The Real, True FriendDory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black SheepDory Fantasmagory: Head in the CloudsDory Fantasmagory: Tiny ToughDory Fantasmagory: Can’t Live Without YouDory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe
On sale: September 26, 2023
Age: 7-10 years
Grade: Grades 2-5
Page count: 160 Pages
ISBN: 9780593615980
Reading level: Lexile: 550L | Fountas/Pinnell: M
Abby Hanlon has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her students' storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood. She lives with her husband and two children in Brooklyn.
Praise for Dory Fantasmagory★ “Irresistible.” —
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Time spent with Dory is time well spent.” —
Publishers Weekly, starred review
“AMAZING!” —Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 Blog,
School Library JournalPraise for The Real True Friend★ “Hilarious!” —
Publishers Weekly, starred review
“It’s genius.” —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes Blog
“Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade.” —
Boston GlobePraise for Dory Dory Black Sheep“A true triumph.” —
Publishers Weekly Shelf Talker
Praise for Head in the Clouds“Marvelous.” —
The New York Times
Praise for the Dory Fantasmagory series:"Abby Hanlon’s Dory Fantasmagory series is some of the best children’s literature in years." —
New York Magazine
“Genuinely, Dory is the series that readers at our store have reacted to most passionately...The humor in these books—there is nothing like it.” —Emma Straub,
New York Times bestselling author and Books Are Magic bookstore owner
