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My Father's Dragon

By Ruth Stiles Gannett

By Ruth Stiles Gannett

By Ruth Stiles Gannett

By Ruth Stiles Gannett

By Ruth Stiles Gannett
Read by Robert Sevra

By Ruth Stiles Gannett
Read by Robert Sevra

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Part of My Father's Dragon

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Dec 27, 2005 | ISBN 9780440421214 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Paperback $7.95

Nov 12, 1987 | ISBN 9780394890487 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $7.50

Oct 28, 2008 | 47 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About My Father’s Dragon

    The Newbery Honor-winning classic about a daring dragon rescue!

    When Elmer Elevator hears about the baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, he knows just what to do. First, he packs his knapsack with important supplies, like chewing gum, lollipops, and lots of rubberbands. Then he stows away on a ship headed for theisland. Along the way, Elmer meets many exotic animals. Each tries to sidetrack him, but Elmer has sometricks up his sleeve . . . or more precisely, in his knapsack. One way or another, he will rescue the dragon!

    First published in 1948, My Father’s Dragon has delighted generations of young readers. It is classic storytelling at its finest.

    AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK 
    A COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS TEXT EXEMPLAR IN APPENDIX B 

    “A real delight.” —The New Yorker 

    About My Father’s Dragon

    When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to Wild Island to rescue the dragon.

    This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories) in Appendix B

    About My Father’s Dragon

    In this adventure that has delighted children for years, Elmer Elevator sets out to free a baby dragon who has been captured by the animals of Wild Island.

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    About Ruth Stiles Gannett

    Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote My Father’s Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. It was an immediate success, becoming a Newbery Honor Book, and was soon followed by two sequels, Elmer and the Dragon… More about Ruth Stiles Gannett

    About Ruth Stiles Gannett

    Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote My Father’s Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. It was an immediate success, becoming a Newbery Honor Book, and was soon followed by two sequels, Elmer and the Dragon… More about Ruth Stiles Gannett

    About Ruth Stiles Gannett

    Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote My Father’s Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. It was an immediate success, becoming a Newbery Honor Book, and was soon followed by two sequels, Elmer and the Dragon… More about Ruth Stiles Gannett

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Yearling
    Dec 27, 2005 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440421214

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Paperback | $7.95
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 12, 1987 | 96 Pages | 6-1/8 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780394890487

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $7.50
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 28, 2008 | 47 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780739339107
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    Awards

    ALA Notable Children’s Book WINNER 1948

    Newbery Honor Book WINNER 1949

    Newbery Honor Books WINNER 1949

    Ambassador Book Award NOMINEE 1948

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