My Father's Dragon

    My Father's Dragon

    by Ruth Stiles Gannett

    Ages 6-101948
    Early Reader

    A classic children's adventure story about a young boy named Elmer Elevator who travels to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon being held captive by various animals. The tale follows Elmer as he uses his wit and cleverness, along with items from his knapsack, to outsmart the animals and free the dragon. This imaginative story emphasizes problem-solving, friendship, and courage while featuring a diverse cast of animal characters. The book is celebrated for its creative storytelling and has become a beloved classic in children's literature.

    1948Published
    Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Classic Literature, Children's Fiction

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None
    Social or Historical Topics
    None

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