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My Father's Dragon
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 5,943 Ratings and 529 Reviews

Book Description
A group of lazy animals on Wild Island have captured a baby dragon and put him to work. The little dragon can fly, so they are forcing him to act as a flying ferry across the dangerous river. The dragon doesn't like it.

So goes the story that reaches a kind-hearted boy named Elmer Elevator ("my father"). Elmer, carrying a bag of the most unusual supplies, sets out on a secret journey to r... More
Book Information
PublisherTrumpet Club
BindingPaperback (60 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-100590032283
ISBN-13978-0590032285
Publication Date/1948
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About Ruth Chrisman Gannett (Author, Illustrator) : Ruth Chrisman Gannett is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ruth Chrisman Gannett include My Father's Dragon Deluxe Edition, My Father's Dragon Limited Editi... more
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About Ruth Stiles Gannett (Author) : Ruth Stiles Gannett is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ruth Stiles Gannett include Elmer and the Dragon, My Fathers Dragon :JAPANESE, My Father's Dragon Deluxe... more
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6/22/2009 Jill Bickford said: This is a great series to read aloud to 4-8 year olds.
tags: I recommend

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