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    Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You

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    Author Abby Hanlon
    Illustrated by Abby Hanlon
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    $7.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
    5"W x 7.69"H x 0.41"D  
    On sale Sep 10, 2024 | 160 Pages | 9780593615997
    Grades 2-5
    Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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    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 Magazine

    When 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 Fantasmagory
    Dory Fantasmagory: The Real, True Friend
    Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
    Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds
    Dory Fantasmagory: Tiny Tough
    Dory Fantasmagory: Can’t Live Without You
    Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe
    © Sophie Elbrick
    Abby Hanlon taught first grade in the New York public school system. Inspired by her students’ storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children. Her first book was Ralph Tells a Story followed by the Dory Fantasmagory books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children. View titles by Abby Hanlon
    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 Journal

    Praise 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 Globe

    Praise 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
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    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 Magazine

    When 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 Fantasmagory
    Dory Fantasmagory: The Real, True Friend
    Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
    Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds
    Dory Fantasmagory: Tiny Tough
    Dory Fantasmagory: Can’t Live Without You
    Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe

    Author

    © Sophie Elbrick
    Abby Hanlon taught first grade in the New York public school system. Inspired by her students’ storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children. Her first book was Ralph Tells a Story followed by the Dory Fantasmagory books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children. View titles by Abby Hanlon

    Praise

    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 Journal

    Praise 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 Globe

    Praise 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

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