My Father's Dragon - by Ruth Stiles Gannett (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>There's an enslaved dragon on Wild Island, and young Elmer Elevator is determined to free him--despite hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other challenges.nges.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"A real delight." -- <i>The New Yorker</i><br>When Elmer Elevator strikes up a friendship with an alley cat, he learns of a baby dragon that is being forced to serve as a ferry for the selfish animals of Wild Island. Elmer determines at once to free the enslaved dragon, and with a bit of advice from the savvy cat, he arms himself with chewing gum, lollipops, rubber bands, and some other unlikely items. With these tools and his own sharp wits, Elmer is prepared to face hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other challenges.<br>Both a Newbery Honor Book and an American Library Association Notable Book, this charming story has delighted generations of readers since its original publication in 1948. The imaginative tale has served as inspiration for a play, as well as a Japanese anime version and a forthcoming animated film. With bold artwork newly reproduced from the artist's originals, this edition of <i>My Father's Dragon</i> is the definitive version of an enduring children's classic.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ruth Stiles Gannett graduated from Vassar College in 1944 with a degree in chemistry. <i>My Father's Dragon</i> was the first of her children's books, and it proved so popular that she wrote two sequels. The three books have remained continuously in print since their initial publication more than 60 years ago. Gannett's mother-in-law, Ruth Chrisman Gannett, provided the lovely illustrations.
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