She lives with her husband and two children in Brooklyn. Inspired by her students' storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood. With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about an irresistible rascal is a must-read for the chapter book set.ĪBOUT THE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Abby Hanlon has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.

Her siblings may roll their eyes at her childish games, but Dory has lots of things to do: outsmarting the monsters all over the house, moving into the closet, and exacting revenge on her sister’s favorite doll. But she’s too much of a baby for them, so she’s left to her own devices-including her wild imagination and untiring energy. Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality-and an imagination to match!Īs the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. Join Dory Fantasmagory series author-illustrator Abby Hanlon for a talk and book signing.ĪBOUT THE SERIES: Move over, Junie B. In her third book, Dory the rascal takes reluctant reading to new heights with a story that is as one-of-a-kind and hilarious as she is.01:00 pm 01:45 pm America/New_York Events for Youth and Families: Abby Hanlon - Dory Fantasmagory It really needs her help-this seems like a job for a superhero! And it would help if she knew how to read. And a black sheep leaves the pages of the farm book to follow Dory to school. Suddenly, a naughty little girl who looks an awful lot like Dory's imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Dory wishes for a potion to turn her into a reader but things don't go as planned. While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. But now the class is learning to read, and it's proving to be a challenge for Dory. Dory the rascal turns learning to read into a hilarious adventure through the power of imaginationĮver since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good.

Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon