Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe

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Author(s)

Abby Hanlon

Publisher

Dial Books

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Release Date

October 07, 2025

ISBN

978-0593857564

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!

“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York Magazine

Dory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.

Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the whole family laughing.

Be sure to check out the entire Dory Fantasmagory series, which continues to grow alongside everyone’s favorite little rascal, Dory! Look for them all:

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1 review

Laugh Out Loud Hilarious

October 28, 2025 (Updated: June 29, 2026)

Overall rating

4.8

Plot

4.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe is the seventh book in this hilarious series featuring Dory, a 6-year-old with a vivid imagination. Dory often believes the universe revolves around her, and in this story, she learns to share the spotlight, especially when she joins a soccer team and navigates a new friendship or rivalry with her teammate, Valentina.

What I Liked:

This is a fantastic chapter book for young readers. It has short chapters that are broken up with black and white doodles and illustrations. The story moves at a fast pace, keeping the reader engaged.

Dory is lovable and relatable. Her animosity towards Valentina who is getting all the attention on the team, is something I can relate to, especially when Dory holds a grudge about a stick Valentina took from her years ago. Dory is spunky and is always getting into scrapes which makes for an interesting read.

Dory’s friends were a delightful addition to the story. Rosabelle's obsession with being old-fashioned, including wearing a bonnet and apron, had me giggling, especially when she refused to wear cleats for soccer. George and his baby regression also added a bit of silliness to an already humorous storyline.

Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe is a delightful children’s book that will have young readers laughing out loud.