My Father's Dragon: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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My Father's Dragon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gannett, Ruth Stiles.
Catalogue synopsis
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"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 the first in a beloved trilogy, capturing the imagination of young readers with its hand-drawn illustrations and adventurous tale of courage and friendship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: My Father's Dragon
- Author credits: Gannett, Ruth Stiles
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Fiction
- Dragons -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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