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lmjones's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aliseaymcmahon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sara_hudson's review against another edition
4.0
I wish I had this series when my kids were ready to move from picture books for read alouds. Dory is like Junie B. Jones in a lot of ways, but she plays much younger. That is my one quibble with the book - she is supposed to be six years old, but feels much more like a precocious 3-4 year old. (And I taught 4s for years) But that's what would make her a lot of fun for 4s ready to listen to longer books.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
A girl with a wild imagination irritates her siblings. Even she questions whether they are real. But they are fun, her emotions are genuine, and the story is charming. Definitely one worth recommending to young readers looking to expand into chapter books.
smit1286's review against another edition
5.0
This books is definitely one of my favorite books I've read aloud this year. The writing is creative, yet relatable and the illustrations are absolutely hilarious. Some people may find the tone of Dory's siblings a little mean or off-putting, but it didn't bother me in the least. You'll have to judge that one for yourself. I personally found the book totally amusing. It even held my 4-year-old son's attention and he is not one for chapter books just yet. I think he could relate to the overactive imagination and, of course, the fact that there were pictures on most pages really helped out. It's a great book for kids who are just starting to develop the attention span for longer books. It would also make a great first chapter book for children ready to tackle something beyond basic readers. The words are manageable, the pictures break up the text and aid in comprehension/deciphering the text, and the chapters aren't overwhelmingly long. After I finished reading it, my 7-year-old son picked it up and started to reread it. Can't ask for a bigger compliment that that!
hbeth21's review against another edition
5.0
This one is so fun for my 6 and 8 year old and makes me laugh as well. Dory (or "Rascal") reminds me of Beverly Cleary's Beezus or Judy Blume's Fudge. I highly recommend reading this aloud to your children.
notoriousagk's review
5.0
This has been among the first chapter books for both my girls at around 3 years old, and we ALL love it. The plucky protagonist is charming and relatable, the illustrations are hilarious and adorable, and Mrs Gobblegracker is the most delightful villain imaginable. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite in the whole series!
mari_escapeinabook's review against another edition
4.0
The five year old loves this one. We're starting the reread today ;)
maggiemidd's review against another edition
4.0
first chapter book read aloud of the year is done! second grade loves this book!!! starting #2 on thursday and they’re so excited