Three Tales of My Father's Dragon
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The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon hasdelighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion oftheir fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timelesstales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with theoriginal delightful illustrations. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA NotableBook, “My Father’s Dragon” is followed by “Elmer and the Dragon” (“rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying”) and “The Dragons ofBlueland” (“ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained”). Eachstory stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettableexperience.* “Library Journal,” starred review
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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.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780679889113
- Publication Date
- November 25, 1997
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Page Count
- 242
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 97025215
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 37030387
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