Dory Fantasmagory: Tiny Tough

Synopsis

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.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Extraordinary Activities of Dory Fantasmagory

* Dory is an extraordinary little girl with a pet fly named Bonker and a vivid imagination.
* She transforms her playhouse into a haunted castle and believes she has magical powers.
* Example: Dory pretends to cast a spell to turn her friend Sally into a centipede, making Sally laugh.

Chapter 2: The Extremely Pooped Pirate

* Dory and her friends play a game of make-believe, with Dory as the pirate captain.
* They encounter the "Extremely Pooped Pirate," an adult neighbor who is exhausted from running errands.
* Example: The neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, pretends to be a pirate who has sailed all over the world and is looking for a nap.

Chapter 3: The Unbeatable Badminton Bonanza

* Dory and Bonker engage in a game of badminton.
* Despite Bonker's tiny size, he proves to be a skilled badminton player.
* Example: Bonker uses his wings to effortlessly return Dory's shots, much to her amusement.

Chapter 4: The Spectacularly Splattered Salad

* Dory and her friends have a picnic lunch in the backyard.
* A sudden gust of wind sends the salad flying in all directions.
* Example: The children chase after the scattered lettuce and tomatoes, laughing and making a mess.

Chapter 5: The Dazzlingly Danceable Dandelion

* Dory and her friends discover a field of dandelions.
* They flutter and dance among the flowers, creating a beautiful spectacle.
* Example: Dory twirls through the dandelions, pretending to be a ballerina, while her friends cheer her on.

Chapter 6: The Slightly Spooky Sleepover

* Dory and Sally have a sleepover at Dory's house.
* They tell ghost stories and pretend to be princesses.
* Example: Dory creates a "ghost" by putting a sheet over her head and making scary noises, causing Sally to scream and laugh at the same time.

Chapter 7: The Astonishingly Astounding Apple Adventure

* Dory and Bonker go apple picking at an orchard.
* They encounter an old man who tells them a story about a flying apple.
* Example: Dory imagines the apples floating in the air and leading her and Bonker on a magical adventure.

Chapter 8: The Marvellously Marmalade Mishap

* Dory and her friends make marmalade.
* They accidentally add too much sugar, resulting in a sticky disaster.
* Example: The children try to clean up the mess but only make it worse, ending up covered in marmalade and giggling uncontrollably.