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Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep

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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... Read More
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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!

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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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

Series: Dory Fantasmagory

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  • Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
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    Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
    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...
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    $1899
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    Out 5 Jan 2027

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571404124

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

About the Author

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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