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My Father's Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett
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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
$8.90 Now $5.90 Save 34% more
ISBN: 9780440421214
Authors: Ruth Stiles Gannett
Publisher: Yearling
Date of Publication: 2005-12-27
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Animals, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Adventure, Classics
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 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.