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  • Published: 8 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9780525553984
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $15.99

Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds





The fifth adventure in the enormously popular Dory Fantasmagory series takes on the tried-and-true theme of childhood friendships, and turns it on its head, Dory-style.

The fifth adventure in the enormously popular Dory Fantasmagory series takes on the tried-and-true theme of childhood friendships, and turns it on its head, Dory-style.

When her big sister Violet has friend trouble at school, Dory tries to come to her rescue. But Dory's active imagination takes over, and she is sure that Violet's lost treasure (a friendship bracelet) has something to do with pirates. In search of the treasure, Dory meets up with a real pirate crew and finds that a pirate's life is harder than she thought. At sea, Dory longs for her imaginary friend Mary. But Mary has gone off with an exciting new friend of her own and Dory is crushed with jealousy. Just when things can't get any worse, Dory's old enemy, Mrs. Gobble Gracker shows up and Dory's ocean adventure takes a surprising turn.

There's a ton of treasure in Dory's fifth adventure as Dory mixes in pirates, pals (real and make-believe), and her own imagination into one wild and wet free-for-all.

  • Published: 8 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9780525553984
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $15.99

Praise for Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds

Praise for the Dory Fantasmagory series:

Dory Fantasmagory:
ALA Notable Children's Book
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2014
Kirkus Best Book of 2014
One of Parents Magazine "10 Best Children's Books" of 2014
* "Charming, funny, true to life."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Time spent with Dory is time well spent."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend
* "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
* "Well written, humorous, and engaging."--School Library Journal, starred review
"It's genius."--Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes Blog review
"Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I've encountered in a decade."--Boston Globe review

Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
"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." --Publishers Weekly ShelfTalker

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