Elmer and the Dragon (1950)

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Series: My Father's Dragon Series (Book 2)

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I liked when the dragon almost fainted because he was standing in water so long. I wish I could have the 3 bags of gold. I liked how the dragon was colored. (

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skeeterbo | May 13, 2008 |

This is a classic tale about a boy who rescues a dragon and then gets a ride home from him- after they save the canaries on the Isle of Feathers. I wasn't that into it, though I think it must have stayed in print so long for some reason, I just am not exactly sure what it is. Perhaps children are drawn to the boy's adventures, and to the fact that he gets to have them with a dragon. I did notice that the dragon had a similar sort of personality as the reluctant dragon- very gentlemanly. (

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My Father's Dragon Series (Book 2)

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Elmer and the Dragon

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1950

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A stand-alone sequel to My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.

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On their way home, Elmer and a flying dragon land on an unusual island and help some canaries uncover a buried treasure. Sequel to "My Father's Dragon."

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