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Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon) [Paperback]

Ruth Stiles Gannett (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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Release date: November 12, 1987 | Age Range: 8 and up | Series: My Father's Dragon (Book 2) | Lexile Measure: 800L (What's this?)
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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"Rich, humorous, thoroughly satisfying."--(starred) Library Journal.  

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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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Product Details

  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (November 12, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0394890493
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394890494
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 6.1 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,229,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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“ I love these books and so does my 5 year old daughter. ” Margot M. Lee  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The second book is even better than the first one!!!! ” Bookworm  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
“ They'll be able to handle the story and characters well and enjoy the journey to another world. ” Mark Baker  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Journey Home June 19, 2002
By Mark Baker HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Freeing the dragon in the first book (My Father's Dragon) was only half the journey. Elmer now needs to get back home. The dragon is so thankful he offers the boy a ride. But when a storm blows them off course, they find themselves on an island with canaries that are dieing of curiosity. Can they help the birds and still get Elmer home in time for his father's birthday?

This book is a fun sequel to the original. It doesn't quite hold up to the nonsensical fun of the first one, but is still a great read. Early readers will enjoy being able to get through the short chapters themselves and should enjoy the plot and characters.

This series is the perfect series to use to introduce kids to reading. They'll be able to handle the story and characters well and enjoy the journey to another world. Pick them up today and start them on the road to exploring other worlds through books.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Actually deserves TEN STARS!!!! March 5, 2005
By Carolyn Rampone VINE™ VOICE
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You probably never heard of "Elmer and the Dragon" and yet the story is a classic that belongs in every child's library. What fun it was reading aloud! There are three books to the series that are connected but stand alone. See also "My Father's Dragon" and "The Dragons of Blueland" for a set that makes a perfect gift for young readers.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great boy's book December 9, 2002
By M. M. Vanoverbeke
Format:Paperback
I remember hearing these stories as a child and loving them, now my son is loving them too. I would recommend these to kids ready to listen to simple chapter books. The stories are cleverly written so adults can enjoy the reading too. We like to read this series aloud to the kids, and if you read one they will want you to read all of them! Some nice illustrations accompany the stories.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A curious story December 20, 2003
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
I am reading this in my first grade class. I can't wait to get to the next book. People in this story are so curious. Once you start it, you want to get to the end and find out what happens.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Forget To Read Elmer And The Dragon! May 8, 2002
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
Elmer And The Dragon by Ruth Stills Gannet

Have you ever ridden on a dragon? This book is about Elmer and the dragon. After Elmer rescued the dragon from Wild Island the dragon was going to fly Elmer home. But a storm hit and blew Elmer and the Dragon off course. They landed on a sandbar a couple yards from an island. The next morning Elmer and the Dragon went to the island. When they got to the island the Dragon said ," I'm stiff." Will Elmer and the Dragon get off the island?

I liked the part when the Dragon ate some tangerine peels and said they were delicious. It was kind of funny because tangerine peels would be gross to eat!

I think the author was trying to show people perseverance. Elmer and the Dragon were trying to go home when the storm hit. Even though they ended up on a sandbar, they still kept trying to get home.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Forget To Read Elmer And The Dragon! May 8, 2002
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
Elmer And The Dragon by Ruth Stills Gannet

Have you ever ridden on a dragon? This book is about Elmer and the dragon. After Elmer rescued the dragon from Wild Island the dragon was going to fly Elmer home. But a storm hit and blew Elmer and the Dragon off course. They landed on a sandbar a couple yards from an island. The next morning Elmer and the Dragon went to the island. When they got to the island the Dragon said ," I'm stiff." Will Elmer and the Dragon get off the island?

I liked the part when the Dragon ate some tangerine peels and said they were delicious. It was kind of funny because tangerine peels would be gross to eat!

I think the author was trying to show people perseverance. Elmer and the Dragon were trying to go home when the storm hit. Even though they ended up on a sandbar, they still kept trying to get home.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Elmer and the dragon March 29, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
this is a simply wonderful story that young and old will enjoy over and over again (along with the other two books in the collection, My Father's Dragon (book one) and the Dragons of Blueland (book three)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but not as good as the first August 1, 2009
By Lawrence M. Sanger
Format:Paperback
The "My Father's Dragon" books are good fun, but quirky. The author has given "my father" a name (Elmer). Most of the action in this sequel occurs on "Feather Island," which can drag on in places. The book is a little misnamed, because it's really about Elmer and the dragon's trip to Feather Island and what they do there. Some of the authorial quirks--like a tangerine-only diet, with the exact number of tangerines counted out--have gotten a little old. Our little boy was squirming a lot more in this one than in the first. But we read it to the end, and the end is very satisfying. Not at all a bad book. I'd like to give it 3.5 stars.

Note, having started book #3 in the series (The Dragons of Blueland), I note that it is possible to skip #2 without really missing a beat. You may or may not want to, but there's actually a nice plot continuity, since the beginning of #3 has the dragon flying away from Elmer's home.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book!
A perfect read for an enchanting trip into Elmer's world! I love this book as a read-aloud when my kiddos are just learning to sit and listen to a longer story! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dani
5.0 out of 5 stars Three generations that love the dragon books!
This version is the one my daughters read as children and now my grandchildren are reading them! They are delightful with wonderful illustrations! Read more
Published 4 months ago by mackenzee
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect transaction
Bought this old book on a recommendation from a friend. I am a librarian at a elementary school and the kids love it.
Published 5 months ago by K. Boscarino
5.0 out of 5 stars Great customer service
I was really pleased with the quality of the book and the rate at which they shipped it. I would recommend this company.
Published 7 months ago by cmac
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story!
Elmer and the Dragon is a wonderful children's story, I enjoyed reading it as much as my son enjoyed listening to the story. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Inthearctic
5.0 out of 5 stars A continuation of a great story !
Received the first of this 3 part series last year. I read it many times to my son who was age 5 1/2. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Patrick M
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read...
I bought this book for my son and I to enjoy together. He read the first book, My Father's Dragon, which I had used in my teaching days back in the '90s,in the fall and he loved it... Read more
Published on February 9, 2010 by Laurie A. Kramer
4.0 out of 5 stars A Continuation of My Father's Dragon
A continuation of the lighthearted fantasy begun in My Father's Dragon, in which the dragon delivers Elmer to his home after their adventures. Read more
Published on September 20, 2009 by Shanna A. Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book!
This book is very cute. It is really good for 3 years old. I highly recommend it.
Published on July 4, 2009 by B. Rojas
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better than the First Book in this series!
The second book is even better than the first one!!!! We are having SO much fun with this one!
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Now that the dragon is an active part of the story, the story has REALLY... Read more
Published on October 12, 2008 by Bookworm
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