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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.