My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

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By Nicholas Williams Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - World History
Gannett, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Ruth Stiles
English
"My Father's Dragon" by Ruth Stiles Gannett is a children's novel published in 1948. The story follows a young boy named Elmer who runs away to Wild Island on a mission to rescue a baby dragon. Uniquely narrated as if recounting a true story from the past, the protagonist is referred to only as "my father" throughout. This Newbery Honor Book became...
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young readers with its hand-drawn illustrations and adventurous tale of courage and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Barbara Flores
2 months ago

It’s rare that I write reviews, but the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. Worth every second of your time.

Nancy Jones
2 months ago

It’s rare that I write reviews, but the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. I would gladly recommend this to others.

Mark Davis
1 month ago

This came highly recommended and the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. A valuable addition to my digital library.

William Wilson
5 months ago

I decided to give this a chance and the attention to historical detai adds a layer of realism that is rare. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

Betty Wright
1 month ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. An impressive piece of work.

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