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

Ruth Stiles Gannett (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: My Father's Dragon

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

Editorial Reviews

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"Rich, humorous, thoroughly satisfying."--(starred) Library Journal.  

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Why does there have to be so much kissing? That?s what Momo wants to know. Everyone?s kissing boo-boos, kissing babies, and worst of all, kissing him. So he decides to put an end to it. ?No more kissing!? he declares. But when Momo gets a little brother, will he be able to follow his own rule?


From the Hardcover edition. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440421365
• ISBN-13: 978-0440421368
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Literature > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Dragons
  • #52 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Dragons

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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

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon) (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.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Actually deserves TEN STARS!!!!, March 5, 2005

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This review is from: Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon) (Paperback)

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great boy's book, December 9, 2002

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M. M. Vanoverbeke "shelley" (Gig Harbor, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon) (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.