My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Age Range
8-12 years
Reading Level
Proficient Reader
Category
Early Reader
Pages
96
Published
1948

About This Book

Elmer Elevator has a plan to rescue a baby dragon from Wild Island, armed with nothing but a knapsack full of unlikely items — chewing gum, hair ribbons, rubber boots, and lollipops. Ruth Stiles Gannett's Newbery Honor fantasy adventure is a masterpiece of gentle, logical problem-solving and pure narrative fun, beloved by children for nearly eighty years.

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