Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend

nFans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas. n 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 n n Filled with plenty of funny pictures, this book bursts with charm and impudence, making this a must-read for the chapter book set. n nDory is as likable a kid heroine as I've encountered in a decade. -The Boston Globe n n n * 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 n nn