About the book
Fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas.
The star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home—or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a “regular old girl who never gets in trouble,” but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own. Now she just has to convince her siblings that she’s not making it all up!
Filled with plenty of funny pictures, this book bursts with charm and impudence, making this a must-read for the chapter book set.
\"Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade.\" –The Boston Globe
* \"Once again, Hanlon’s hilarious narration and cartooning reveal an uncanny talent for getting into the mile-a-minute mind of a one-of-a-kind girl.\" –Publishers Weekly, starred review
Editions of Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525428664
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803740891
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780147510686
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698135956
Read an Excerpt
Fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas.
The star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home—or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a “regular old girl who never gets in trouble,” but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own. Now she just has to convince her siblings that she’s not making it all up!
Filled with plenty of funny pictures, this book bursts with charm and impudence, making this a must-read for the chapter book set.
\"Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade.\" –The Boston Globe
* \"Once again, Hanlon’s hilarious narration and cartooning reveal an uncanny talent for getting into the mile-a-minute mind of a one-of-a-kind girl.\" –Publishers Weekly, starred review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend about?
Fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas.
The star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home—or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a “regular old girl who never gets in trouble,” but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own. Now she just has to convince her siblings that she’s not making it all up!
Filled with plenty of funny pictures, this book bursts with charm and impudence, making this a must-read for the chapter book set.
\"Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade.\" –The Boston Globe
* \"Once again, Hanlon’s hilarious narration and cartooning reveal an uncanny talent for getting into the mile-a-minute mind of a one-of-a-kind girl.\" –Publishers Weekly, starred review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525428664
How long is Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend and how many pages does it have?
Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend has 160 page(s)
Is Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Dory Fantasmagory
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend?
Abby Hanlon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525428664) and hardcover(ISBN 9780803740891) and paperback(ISBN 9780147510686) and ebook(ISBN 9780698135956)
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