Abby lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children.Okay, so before you all think that I'm some extremely controlling mother who monitors every single word my children read, let me just defend myself by saying this: I am totally fine with letting my kids choose (some of) their own books. She is the author of Ralph Tells a Story. Inspired by her students' storytelling, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw. Publishers Weekly, starred review * 'Readers will laugh at her entertaining antics.' - School Library Journal, starred reviewĪbout the Author Abby Hanlon is a former teacher. Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Time spent with Dory is time well spent. this inventive child is irresistible.Charming, funny, true to life. One of Parent's Magazine's '10 Best Children's Books' of 2014Īn ALSC 2015 Summer Reading List pick This book is AMAZING! Perfection of tone, plot, pacing, art, you name it. 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.ĪLA/ALSC/YALSA 2015 Notable Children's Book And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.

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, moving into the closet, and exacting revenge on her sister's favorite doll. 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. Jones and Ivy & 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.

Illustrations.īook Synopsis Move over, Junie B. This hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set. But she's too much of a baby for them, so she's left to her own devicesNincluding her wild imagination and untiring energy. About the Book As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her.

Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon