6/8/2023 0 Comments Dory fantasmagory book 7![]() Mischief and fantastic adventures aside, there's little to worry about there's one use of "butt" as Dory describes being propelled through the air as her friend gives her butt a push. Kids will love the zany antics, and parents will find plenty of chances to discuss the real-vs.-made-up worlds. While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. The adventures are all the more fun because they're shared with a real-life friend - even though Dory's family, after long experience with her fantasy characters, think Dory's making up this friend too. Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep. ![]() Her adventures with imaginary friends, particularly BFF Mary the monster, involve low-level, real-world mayhem (such as going to school with a supply of sliced salami stashed in various places) and wacky imaginary adventures complete with swordplay, poison, a scary witch, and another imaginary character the witch has turned into a chicken and intends to turn into soup. ![]() The character of Dory and the accompanying illustrations are so hilarious and loveable that we laughed, cringed, and rooted for her, often at the same time. ![]() Parents need to know that, as in the previous volume, chapter book Dory and the Real True Friend is narrated by imaginative 6-year-old (and often annoying younger sibling) Dory, aka Rascal. Written by Abby Hanlon At the strong recommendation of our local bookstore, The Curious Reader, we recently read this book with both our daughters, age 10 and almost 6, and we all loved it. ![]()
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