My Father's Dragon
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My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
NEWBERY HONOR BOOK * The beloved tale of a boy on a daring quest to rescue a dragon, featuring the original black-and-white illustrations"Irresistible . . . a real delight."--The New Yorker
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When Elmer Elevator hears about the baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, he knows just what to do. First, he packs his knapsack with important supplies, like chewing gum, lollipops, and lots of rubber bands. Then he stows away on a ship headed for the island. Along the way, Elmer meets many exotic animals. Each tries to sidetrack him, but Elmer has some tricks up his sleeve . . . or more precisely, in his knapsack. One way or another, he will rescue the dragon!
First published in 1948, My Father's Dragon has delighted generations of young readers. It is classic storytelling at its finest.
Read all of Elmer's adventures!
Elmer and the Dragon
The Dragons of Blueland
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780394890487 |
| ISBN 10 | 0394890485 |
| Title | My Father's Dragon |
| Author | Ruth Stiles Gannett |
| Series | My Father's Dragon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1987-11-12 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Prizes | Winner of ALA Notable Children's Book 1948, Winner of Newbery Honor Book 1949, Nominated for Ambassador Book Award 1948 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |