My Father's Dragon - Paperback

Name: My Father's Dragon - Paperback
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SKU: 9780440421214
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by Ruth Stiles Gannett

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Book Overview

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

Front Jacket

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.

ISBN	9780440421214
Author	Ruth Stiles Gannett
Publisher	Yearling Books
Genre	Children and Education
Format	Paperback
Published	December 2005
Language	ENG- English
Pages	96
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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