My Father's Dragon
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A timeless Newbery Honor classic that has charmed young readers for decades, My Father’s Dragon is now presented as a beautiful Bookroo Custom Edition—featuring an updated cover and spine while keeping the same heart, cleverness, and whimsical adventure. When nine-year-old Elmer Elevator learns of a baby dragon held captive on Wild Island, he packs a suitcase with ingenious supplies—lollipops, rubber bands, toothpaste, and more—and sets off to rescue him, bravely outsmarting tigers, crocodiles, and other animals along the way. Accompanied by Ruth Chrisman Gannett’s delightful illustrations, Ruth Stiles Gannett’s enchanting story sparkles with gentle humor, inventive problem-solving, and the quiet reminder that true bravery comes from helping others with heart and ingenuity.
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What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- This story begins when Elmer tells a cat his dream, and the cat talks back! What would you tell an animal if you knew they could talk back to you?
- Elmer is on a rescue mission when he learns about a captive dragon. What do you think prompted Elmer's bravery when encountering all sorts of creatures along the way?
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Ruth Stiles Gannett (1923–2024) was an American writer whose imaginative storytelling introduced generations of readers to the adventures of Elmer Elevator. She wrote My Father’s Dragon while still a college student, creating a clever and heartfelt tale that would go on to become a favorite early chapter book and receive a Newbery Honor. With playful problem-solving, gentle humor, and memorable characters, her stories have remained beloved by young readers for decades.
Ruth Chrisman Gannett (1896–1979) was an American artist and illustrator known for her warm, expressive drawings that brought beloved children’s stories to life. Her pen-and-ink illustrations for My Father’s Dragon added charm and personality to the adventures of Elmer Elevator and the creatures of Wild Island. With a simple, lively style, her artwork has helped generations of readers picture the humor and wonder of the story.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781955899826
- Publication Date
- February 15, 2023
- Publisher
- Bookroo
- Illustration Details
- Cover illustration by Davide Ortu. Spine design by Bookroo.
- Page Count
- 96
- Word Count
- 7571
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 7 - 11 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 867137725
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~870L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~U
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.6
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 1
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 486
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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