Elmer and the Dragon
Author: Ruth Stiles Gannett
Illustrator: Ruth Chrisman Gannett
Book 2 in the My Father's Dragon series
Pages: 96
Published: 1950
Age: 6+
Flying home from Wild Island, Elmer and the baby dragon are forced to land on an unusual island, where all the escaped canaries of the world dwell. During their stay, they help the canaries uncover a buried treasure.
About the My Father's Dragon Series
Books in series order
- 1.My Father's Dragon(1948)
- 2.Elmer and the Dragon(1950)
- 3.The Dragons of Blueland(1951)
Reading age: 6+ years
This series should be read in order.
This classic fantasy trilogy was written for younger readers and is beautifully illustrated. It is the story of a young boy, Elmer Elevator, who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a flying baby dragon. On the way home, Elmer and his new friend have an adventure helping a community of escaped canaries on Feather Island. In the third and final story, Elmer helps the baby dragon return home to Blueland. Note: This series is also available in a single volume, titled, 'Three Tales of My Father's Dragon'.