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.
A young boy befriends a dragon and helps it rescue its family from a group of men who have trapped them in a cave
A young boy rescues a baby dragon from a remote island and together they embark on a journey to return home, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way.
A young boy befriends a dragon and helps it rescue its family from a group of men who have trapped them in a cave
A boy's adventures with a flying dragon unfold in a magical trilogy.
A young boy runs away from home to rescue a baby dragon from a group of wild animals on a remote island
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A young boy befriends a dragon and helps it rescue its family from a group of men who have trapped them in a cave
A boy's adventures with a flying dragon unfold in a magical trilogy.
A young boy rescues a baby dragon from a remote island and together they embark on a journey to return home, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way.
A young boy runs away from home to rescue a baby dragon from a group of wild animals on a remote island
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