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Three Tales of My Father's Dragon Hardcover – November 25, 1997

by Ruth Stiles Gannett (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,492 ratings
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Rediscover the classic fantasy trilogy beginning with Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 50th anniversary edition that includes three timeless tales in one, with original illustrations! A perfect family read aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations--this is the perfect gift to share some magic this Father's Day!
My Father's Dragon
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.

 Elmer and the Dragon
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.

 The Dragons of Blueland
In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    910L
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.91 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    November 25, 1997
  9. ISBN-10
    0679889116
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0679889113
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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)

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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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Combined edition (November 25, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679889116
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679889113
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 910L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.91 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,492 ratings

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Ruth Stiles Gannett Kahn (born August 12, 1923) is an American children's writer best known for My Father's Dragon and its two sequels that are sometimes collectively referred to as the My Father's Dragon series).

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candez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, fun book for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
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I had actually never heard of this book, but stumbled on it when I was looking for a simple fun book for family read-aloud time that would not have a ton of heavy drama. So many great classics have a key character die at the end, or have some form of major drama, which is fine, but we needed something fun and light in our rotation for a change.

I was a little worried it would be too simplistic and childish for my 10yo, but I needn't have worried. The book was a delight for all of us, from my 10yo to her grandma.

It was a lot of fun to read aloud. The cadence and writing style are just plain enjoyable to read. The story is completely unrealistic and silly (talking cats, birds that keep secrets, crocodiles that love lollipops, etc), but it is told in such a way that you really get into the story.

There is drama in the story, but nothing heavy, so if you have sensitive kids this is a good read for something entertaining but without death, sickness and fighting.

This particular version of the book has all three tales in one book, which is perfect. Each tale led easily right into the next, and it made it very easy to tell the whole story as one tale.

If you are considering this book, just order it. It's a super-easy read, and it truly is enjoyable for all ages.
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T. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing First Chapter Book for Kids and Enjoyable for Parents Too
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2014
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This book is amazing. The first story is told by a young boy about a story his father told him about being a young boy going off to save a dragon on an island. His father meets a cat who tells him about the dragon being held captive and he packs seemingly innocuous things in his backpack and sets off to free the dragon. Along the way he meets all sorts of animals and uses these things to get him to the dragon. The second book is told by Elmer (the boy's father) himself and about trying to get home and the adventures (treasure! another island) and the third story is about the dragon trying to save his family. All three are wonderful. My five year old daughter, who has just started kindergarten and loves dragons, pirates, princesses, animals etc. LOVED this story. It kept her on the edge of her seat and she BEGGED me to read it to her whenever I had a spare minute.

This is a wonderful book to introduce your children to chapter books because there are a few pictures that are well spaced out that keeps their interest, but also the storytelling is engaging. I was enthralled too and never got bored (some kids stories, let's face it, aren't as much fun for us to read as for them). My daughter went to bed with this book, carried around with her, acted out all the scenes with her younger sister and now has moved on to other chapter books (Magic Tree House Series, just as great!). I highly recommend this book for kids 4 and up (my 3 year old get's a little bored and wants more pictures and ends up picking up other books while we read this one). This book will always hold a special place in my heart for helping to get my 5 year old to love chapter books...
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Miranda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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My elementary school teacher read these to my class when I was younger and I just wanted my own copy after all these years. They really sparked my love for fantasy stories and dragons. The spine was tearing away from the binding but that's an easy fix, no biggy. It's a 20+ year old reprint so I wasn't too surprised. All in all, worth it for the memories.
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Katie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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This is a timeless book, and works for every generation! I bought it for my grandson, now 4 1/2, but he loves books and has an amazing attention span and excellent comprehension. I'm predicting that this book will be read to him numerous times in the next few years. He's a little young, but loves every minute of the story. The print is large so the reading is easy for the parent or adult, and the story will keep everyone entertained. The book includes 3 short stories to make 1 full story. I highly recommend this book!
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Copper Torch
5.0 out of 5 stars All around classic for reading aloud and early readers
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2010
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I had the set of three books in this series in the early 90's for my two oldest sons. They were clever, amusing, with a protoganist who is smart, sweet, and curious. It was a favorite of theirs for me to read aloud.

Now, almost 20 years later, a new baby made me purchase this set that is one book that includes all three titles. It's hardcover, and illustrated with subtle pictures. The little boy outwits crocodiles with lollipops, saves a dragon with whom he shares tangerines, and goes on wild journeys that a 3-5 year old would especially love.

While it would be considered a higher level of reading (illustrations are only on every third or fourth page), the story is vibrant enough to keep my 3.5 year old interested in what happens next. The content has some suspense and just the right amount of scariness...not enough for nightmares but enough to make him beg me to read more.

This is the 50th anniversary copy for a reason: five decades of fans can't be wrong!
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H. W. Craig
4.0 out of 5 stars Great value! Mediocre sequels
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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If you’re planning to get the series, this is the way to do it. The hardback copy is lovely. Unfortunately, the sequels (especially book 2) really didn’t stand up to the original novel. Where’s the cleverness and action we saw in the first book? Ah, well. My kids (3 and 5) enjoyed them all well enough.
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Thea
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first chapter book
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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I read this to my 3.5 yr old. The story held his attention and he enjoyed the pictures. In loved it too, which makes this a win-win activity
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Ashley Goldstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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Wonderful book of low tech fancy!
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Lacer
5.0 out of 5 stars It took several weeks to arrive. But worth the wait.
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2021
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My son asked for this book for Christmas and it was the one gift that gave the best reaction of pure joy. He is 7. His teacher had read this to him in class and he absolutely loved it.
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Singing
5.0 out of 5 stars Precious story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2022
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This is such a lovely book! And the whole book is filled with many many pictures of artwork and the dragon and his family! Highly recommend this Book ♥
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5.0 out of 5 stars Precious story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2022
This is such a lovely book! And the whole book is filled with many many pictures of artwork and the dragon and his family! Highly recommend this Book ♥
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Sangita
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable storybook reading sessions
Reviewed in India on October 7, 2020
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It was an excellent book to read out to my six year old granddaughter. She loved evey moment of our story session and so did I. So much so that I had to repeat the whole book all over again and I did not mind it at all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo libro che fa sognare i bimbi! Allenamento in lingua inglese
Reviewed in Italy on May 29, 2019
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Bellissimo questa storia in inglese, famosa in America. Noi parliamo inglese e italiano a casa e la sera leggiamo sempre i bimbi hanno seguito ogni parola di questo libro!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in Singapore on September 18, 2022
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We really like this book and that its hardcover. Worth it.
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We really like this book and that its hardcover. Worth it.
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