Books by Frank W. Dormer
OCTOPUS ESCAPES! by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2018
"Lighthearted entertainment just right for storytime. (Picture book. 2-7)"
After the aquarium closes for the night, an adventurous octopus pushes out of its tank to visit neighbors, leaving the guard to clean up its mess. Read full book review >
EBENEZER HAS A WORD FOR EVERYTHING by Chelsea H. Rowe
by Chelsea H. Rowe, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2018
"A simple story about a fortuitous friendship. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Words are precious to Ebenezer, but none more than friendship. Read full book review >
PINKBEARD'S REVENGE by Greg Trine
by Greg Trine, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 3, 2013
"Packed with warped logic, twisted common sense and silly hijinks—offbeat fun. (Adventure. 6-9)"
Fourth-grade girl superhero Jo Schmo faces three revenge-hungry villains. Read full book review >
SHIFTY BUSINESS by Greg Trine
by Greg Trine, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 2, 2013
"While there's no doubt that Jo Schmo will eventually bring Numb Skull to justice, there's enough hilarity and unexpectedness in the zany, quick jokes to keep readers guessing how. (Adventure. 6-9)"
Defending San Francisco is a busy job for fourth-grade girl superhero Jo Schmo, who faces a cunning villain in this third book in the series. Read full book review >
THE UNIVERSE OF FAIR by Leslie Bulion
by Leslie Bulion, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
"A cheerful and totally entertaining look at fairs, friendship and the value of family. (Fiction. 8-12)"
In 11 1/2-year-old Miller's town, the fair is the central event of the kid year. Read full book review >
DINOS ARE FOREVER by Greg Trine
by Greg Trine, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 3, 2012
"Lighter-than-air superhero fun. (Adventure. 6-9)"
The wacky origin story of a fourth-grade girl superhero from the author of the Melvin Beederman, Superhero series. Read full book review >
THE OBSTINATE PEN by Frank W. Dormer
by Frank W. Dormer, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 10, 2012
"Is the pen obstinate or obstreperous? A book as much fun to engage as it is simply to follow. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A pen speaks the truth to a series of self-involved townsfolk in this pleasingly eccentric treat from Dormer. Read full book review >
AGGIE GETS LOST by Lori Ries
by Lori Ries, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
ANIMALS
Released: July 1, 2011
"Anyone who has worried about the loss of a special friend will understand the feelings involved with great sympathy and empathy. (Easy reader. 4-7)"
In three short chapters filled with many short words, readers will recognize a child's trauma about a lost pet. Read full book review >
SOCKSQUATCH by Frank W. Dormer
by Frank W. Dormer, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 12, 2010
"Even though their appearances are brief, they express enough character to make young readers wish to hold them dear, and they are ready to give Socksquatch the socks off their feet in the kind of spontaneous generosity that all little monsters need to cultivate. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Socksquatch is a creature of few words—"Got sock?" nearly exhausts his vocabulary—but of commanding presence: hairy barrel of a body, with striped antlers coming out of his block head, and primitive, very primitive. Read full book review >
AGGIE THE BRAVE by Lori Ries
by Lori Ries, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
ANIMALS
Released: July 1, 2010
"A realistic—and gentle—story about a common occurrence for those lucky enough to have a pet. (Early reader. 4-7)"
Aggie, a small, young dog of indeterminate parentage, has an appointment to be spayed. Read full book review >
SUPERSISTER by Beth Cadena
by Beth Cadena, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2009
"Highly recommended for children with siblings on the way. (Picture book. 3-6)"
An appealing bundle of energy and charm, Supersister is a girl prepared to do anything to help her mom. Read full book review >
GOOD DOG, AGGIE by Lori Ries
by Lori Ries, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
ANIMALS
Released: Feb. 1, 2009
"While undisciplined, Aggie is one lovable pup; with a slight turn of her large head and a flip of her lopsided ears, she demonstrates why dogs are known as children's best friends. (Early reader. 6-8)"
Chaos erupts in the canine classroom when rambunctious Aggie attends obedience training. Read full book review >
NOT SO TALL FOR SIX by Dianna Hutts Aston
by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2008
"Caring, not cloying. (Picture book. 4-8)"
For children, size is a status symbol. Read full book review >