The Real True Friend

Dory Fantasmagory Series

Author: Abby Hanlon

Book 2 in the Dory Fantasmagory series

Pages: 150

Published: 2015

Age: 5+

Dory is a spunky little rascal with big ideas!

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!  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!

Filled with plenty of funny pictures, this book bursts with charm and impudence, making this a must-read for the chapter book set.

About the Dory Fantasmagory Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.Dory Fantasmagory(2014)
  2. 2.The Real True Friend(2015)
  3. 3.Dory Dory Black Sheep(2016)
  4. 4.Head in the Clouds(2018)
  5. 5.Tiny Tough(2019)
  6. 6.Can't Live Without You(2023)
  7. 7.Center of the Universe(2025)

Reading age: 5+ years

This series should be read in order.

Dory is a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality—and an imagination to match!

As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. 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. 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. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.

With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.

This series is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!