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
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"A real delight." —The New Yorker
- ISBN10 0440421217
- ISBN13 9780440421214
- Publish Date 27 December 2005 (first published 12 April 1948)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 July 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Random House USA Inc
- Imprint Random House Inc
- Format Paperback (US Digest)
- Pages 96
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780440421214