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Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep

Abby Hanlon

With millions of copies of the series sold globally, these hilarious, highly-illustrated books are perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy + Bean!

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£7.99
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780571404124
Date Published
16.07.2026

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Summary

The smallest in the family, the BIGGEST imagination! Laugh along with Dory in this hilarious, highly-illustrated series, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy + Bean!

Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it’s proving to be a challenge
for Dory. Luckily, Dory’s imagination whirls into action and a black sheep leaves the pages of her reading book and follows her to school . . . Soon Dory’s real life blurs with her imagined life, with laugh-out-loud consequences.

Fully illustrated throughout, and with perfect-for-bedtime length chapters, this adorable little mischief-maker has captured the hearts of over 1.6 million readers round the world, and is sure to capture yours, too!

Praise for the series:
‘My seven-year-old—he and I were both laughing so hard.’ Reese Witherspoon
‘Some of the best children’s literature published in years.’ New York Magazine
‘A smart and original winner.’ People Magazine
‘…this inventive child is irresistible…Charming, funny, true to life.’ starred review, Kirkus
‘Time spent with Dory is time well spent.’ starred review, Publishers Weekly
‘Readers will laugh at her entertaining antics.’ starred review, School Library Journal

Critic Reviews

Some of the best children’s literature in years.

New York Magazine

Critic Reviews

An especially wonderful book to share with reluctant readers . . . I can’t imagine a book more calculated to reinforce the power of reading and becoming a reader than Dory Dory Black Sheep. It is a true triumph.

Publisher's Weekly

Critic Reviews

Hanlon has a winning way with the story’s characters (real and imaginary) and dialogue . . . The third entry in the Dory Fantasmagory series will satisfy the many young chapter-book readers who like their books served with a generous helping of fun.

Booklist

Critic Reviews

Dory’s fans will be entertained by this further adventure.

Kirkus Reviews

Critic Reviews

If you haven’t read the previous two Dory books yet, get on with it already. They’re quirky and funny and capture childhood like few books can.

100 Scope Notes blog

Critic Reviews

'Brilliant and bonkers! Like being totally immersed inside a child's imagination.'

Harriet Muncaster

AbbyHanlon

Abby Hanlon used to teach first grade in the New York public school system. Inspired by her students’ storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write and illustrate 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.

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