Dory Fantasmagory

Written and illustrated by Abby Hanlon

A young girl named Dory navigates the challenges of childhood with the help of her imaginary friend and a magical fairy godmother.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,109 ratings

176 pages· 7,405 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Dory, the youngest sibling with a boundless imagination and a knack for mischief. Ignored by her older siblings, she embarks on daring escapades—outsmarting imaginary monsters, escaping 'prison,' and plotting doll revenge. But when her family truly needs her, Dory's courage shines, revealing her true worth. Will her antics finally earn her the attention she craves? Dive into this charming tale of a spirited rascal whose adventures are as big as her heart.

From the publisher

Move over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy &amp;amp; Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality—and an imagination to match!

As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. But she’s too much of a baby for them, so she’s left to her own devices—including her wild imagination and untiring energy. Her siblings may roll their eyes at her childish games, but Dory has lots of things to do: outsmarting the monsters all over the house, escaping from prison (aka time-out), and exacting revenge on her sister’s favorite doll. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.

With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.

Awards

Golden Kite Honor (2015)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 176
Words: 7,405
Reading age: 6–8
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 650L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination Books about pets Books about making friends Books about family Books about being yourself

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Potty Humor

A few uses of potty humor.

After the last page

Talk about it together

Dory sometimes gets into trouble with all of her imagining. Ask your child how Dory could have still had fun using her imagination but follow the rules at the same time.

Dory doesn’t think she’ll like playing with the girl across the street, but they turn out to be good friends. Discuss with your child how we can find things in common with people we wouldn’t expect to get along with at first.

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.0

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5.0

“I thought this book was really fun, as Dory takes you along on all of her shenanigans and adventures. Dory reminds me slightly of a younger Junie B. Jones--completely herself and pretty funny. Dory learns that first impressions aren't always the best way to judge someone's character and ends up making a wonderful friend as she learns that lesson.”

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