Gannett, Ruth Stiles

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon--a favorite of young readers since the 1940s and a Newbery honor book--captures the nonsensical logic of childhood in an amusingly deadpan fashion. The story begins when Elmer Elevator (the narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island. The quirky, comical adventure ends with a heroic denouement: the freeing of the dragon. Abundant black-and-white lithographs by Ruth Chrisman Gannett (the author's stepmother) add an evocative, lighthearted mood to an already enchanting story. Author Ruth Stiles Gannett 's stand-alone sequel, Elmer and the Dragon, and her third volume, The Dragons of Blueland both received starred reviews in School Library Journal and are as fresh and original as her first. (Ages 4 to 8)

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.

Three Tales of My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon--a favorite of young readers since the 1940s and a Newbery honor book--captures the nonsensical logic of childhood in an amusingly deadpan fashion. The story begins when Elmer Elevator (the narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island. The quirky, comical adventure ends with a heroic denouement: the freeing of the dragon. Abundant black-and-white lithographs by Ruth Chrisman Gannett (the author's stepmother) add an evocative, lighthearted mood to an already enchanting story. Author Ruth Stiles Gannett's stand-alone sequel, Elmer and the Dragon, and her third volume, The Dragons of Blueland both received starred reviews in School Library Journal and are as fresh and original as her first. (Ages 4 to 8)

The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations.  A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is followed by Elmer and the Dragon ("rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying"*) and The Dragons of Blueland ("ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained"*).  Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.*Library Journal, starred review            

Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon)

In this sequel to My Father's Dragon. Elmer and Boris's island hopping adventures continue.

The Dragons of Blueland (My Father's Dragon)

The third volume of the  My Father's Dragon trilogy, this adventure may be enjoyed on its own. Here, the baby dragon summons Elmer to help save his family from hunters. "Elmer's plan is ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained."--(starred) Library Journal.  

My Father's Dragon Deluxe Edition (My Father's Dragon Trilogy)

2008 marks the 60th anniversary of My Father's Dragon and to celebrate we're offering a deluxe edition--a true collectible for the generations of readers who grew up reading about Elmer's adventures with the dragon. It¹s also a great gift to introduce new readers to this Newbery Honor book by Ruth Stiles Gannett. This oversized deluxe edition features an unjacketed cloth cover, four-color illustrated end papers, an updated note from the author, and an elegant border design throughout the interiors.

My Father's Dragon Trilogy (My Father's Dragon, Elmer and the Dragon, The Dragons of Blueland) (My Father's Dragon)

My Father's Dragon Limited Edition of the 60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (My Father's Dragon Trilogy)

2008 marks the 60th anniversary of My Father's Dragon and to celebrate we're offering a deluxe edition--a true collectible for the generations of readers who grew up reading about Elmer's adventures with the dragon. It's also a great gift to introduce new readers to this Newbery Honor book by Ruth Stiles Gannett.

This oversized deluxe edition features an unjacketed cloth cover, four-color illustrated end papers, an updated note from the author, and an elegant border design throughout the interiors.

This Limited Edition has been signed by the author!

Elmer and the Dragon: With Study Guide