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My Father's Dragon
NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • The beloved tale of a boy on a daring quest to rescue a dragon, featuring the original black-and-white illustrations “Irresistible . . .
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NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • The beloved tale of a boy on a daring quest to rescue a dragon, featuring the original black-and-white illustrations “Irresistible . . . a real delight.”— The New Yorker Now a Netflix animated film featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Cumming, and more! When Elmer Elevator hears about the baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, he knows just what to do. First, he packs his knapsack with important supplies, like chewing gum, lollipops, and lots of rubber bands. Then he stows away on a ship headed for the island. Along the way, Elmer meets many exotic animals. Each tries to sidetrack him, but Elmer has some tricks up his sleeve . . . or more precisely, in his knapsack. One way or another, he will rescue the dragon! First published in 1948, My Father’s Dragon has delighted generations of young readers. It is classic storytelling at its finest. Read all of Elmer’s adventures! Elmer and the Dragon The Dragons of Blueland
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- Is My Father's Dragon on Spotify?
- We haven't confirmed My Father's Dragon on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
- Is My Father's Dragon on Apple Books?
- Yes — My Father's Dragon is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote My Father's Dragon?
- My Father's Dragon is by Ruth Stiles Gannett.
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