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My Father's Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett   |  Ages 7-10
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My Father's Dragon
My Father's Dragon

Classic adventurous dragon rescue by a young boy.

Imagine reliving the innocence of childhood where dragons exist and heroism isn't about muscle but wit. "My Father's Dragon" is a trip down that memory lane – a simple, yet captivating tale that's been sparking imaginations for generations. It’s a quick read, perfect for igniting a love for adventure in young souls or for a nostalgic journey for the child within.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (1949)
  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Rediscovery (2002)
  • Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (1968)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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My Father's Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett   |  Ages 7-10
$8.90 Now $5.90 Save 34%
ISBN: 9780440421214
Authors: Ruth Stiles Gannett
Publisher: Yearling
Date of Publication: 2005-12-27
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure, Animals
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 39679 readers)

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Description

Elmer Elevator (narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Classic adventurous dragon rescue by a young boy.

Imagine reliving the innocence of childhood where dragons exist and heroism isn't about muscle but wit. "My Father's Dragon" is a trip down that memory lane – a simple, yet captivating tale that's been sparking imaginations for generations. It’s a quick read, perfect for igniting a love for adventure in young souls or for a nostalgic journey for the child within.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (1949)
  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Rediscovery (2002)
  • Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (1968)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.