Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett scholastic. There, he must overcome fierce beasts in order to rescue a baby dragon. My fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett, with illustrations by her stepmother ruth chrisman gannett. The dragon flies elmer back to his house before returning to blueland, his own home. Ruth grew up in new york city, fostering a love of writing in schools and a household that encouraged it. Dec 27, 2005 ruth stiles gannett wrote my fathers dragon just a few years after her graduation from vassar college in 1944. Elmer and the dragon is the second in the my fathers dragon trilogy of childrens novels by ruth stiles gannett. Visit her online at ruth chrisman gannett was already a wellestablished illustrator when she began collaboration with her stepdaughter on my fathers dragon. My fathers dragon is told by a narrator who is recounting the story of his father, elmer elevator. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett librarything. This classic newbery honor book tells the tale of a resourceful young boy named elmer who stows away on a ship headed to the fictional island of tangerina. My fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett, with illustrations by her stepmother ruth chrisman gannett the novel is about a young boy, elmer elevator, who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon. My fathers dragon, elmer and the dragon, and the dragons of blueland my fathers dragon.
Ruth stiles gannett ruth chrisman gannett abebooks. My fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett about a young boy, elmer elevator, who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon. Mar, 2007 ruth stiles gannett wrote my fathers dragon just a few years after her graduation from vassar college in 1944. He must use items from his backpack to get out of difficult situations. My fathers dragon audiobook by ruth stiles gannett. A 1948 newbery honor book and an ala notable book, my fathers dragon is followed by elmer and the dragon rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying and the dragons of blueland ingenious and plausible, the fantasy wellsustained. Armed with two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a finetoothed comb, young elmer runs away with an alley cat to a faraway island.
Buy my fathers dragon by gannett, ruth stiles isbn. Books by ruth stiles gannett author of my fathers dragon. A study guide for classroom teachers my fathers dragon. Elmer and the dragon my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett 200703 ruth stiles gannett on. Find the complete my fathers dragon book series by ruth stiles gannett. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett is a great starter chapter book and even better readaloud. Ruth stiles gannett has 11 books on goodreads with 72471 ratings.
Ala notable book, my fathers dragon is followed by elmer and the dragon rich. We have read them at least five times each since buying them a couple weeks ago. Elmer and the dragon my fathers dragon by ruth stiles. Both a newbery honor book and an ala notable book, it is the first book of a trilogy whose other titles are elmer and the dragon and the dragons of blueland. It was an immediate success, becoming a newbery honor book, and was soon followed by two sequels, elmer and the dragon and the dragons of blueland. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Elmer runs away to a wild island to rescue a baby dragon. Each tries to sidetrack him, but elmer has sometricks up his sleeve. Elmer and the dragon book 2 of elmer and the dragon trilogy, ruth stiles gannett. Ruth stiles gannett wrote my fathers dragon just a few years after her graduation from vassar college in 1944. Elmer and the dragon has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Listen to my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett at.
Elmer and his baby dragon, flying back home, are caught by a storm and land on an island inhabited by view spoiler. Elmer and the dragon is a wonderful childrens story, i enjoyed reading it as much as my son enjoyed listening to the story. My fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett, with illustrations by her. My fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett about a young boy, elmer elevator, who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon the narrative mode is unusual, in that the narrator refers to the protagonist only as my father, giving the impression that this is a true story that happened long ago. The first of a threepart series, which includes elmer and the dragon and the dragons of blueland, this newbery honor book and ala notable book has been in. The first of a threepart series, which includes elmer and the dragon and the dragons of blueland, this newbery honor book and ala notable book has been in print continuously. This book and the two other books in the trilogy would make a great movie or play for. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my fathers dragon. My fathers dragon tells the story of elmer elevator. First published in 1948, my fathers dragon has delighted generations of young readers. My fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett about a young boy, elmer elevator, who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon the narrative mode is unusual, in that the narrator refers to the protagonist only as my father, giving the impression that this is. My fathers dragon ebook written by ruth stiles gannett. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett booksamillion.
She attended vassar college and received a ba in chemistry and served on the childrens book council in new york as a staff member. I loved the map on the endpapers, and the careful way elmer ran away, with his list of useful objects. One rainy afternoon when elmer was nine years old, he met. Abundant blackandwhite lithographs by ruth chrisman gannett the authors stepmother add an evocative, lighthearted mood to an already enchanting story. My fathers dragon series in order ruth stiles gannett. All three dragon stories have been continuously in print in the more than 40 years since their publication. Elmer and the dragon book by ruth stiles gannett 8. A newbery honor book and an ala notable book, my fathers dragon is followed by elmer and the. The classic fantasy trilogy of elmer elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett, paperback. Inside are various household items, a watch, a harmonica, and six bags of gold.
Elmer and the dragon my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett 2007 03. Elmer and the dragon has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Nov 26, 20 my fathers dragon ebook written by ruth stiles gannett. Ruth stiles gannett born 1923 is an american childrens book writer best known for my fathers dragon. Free my fathers dragon activities and printables story. Abundant black and white lithographs by ruth chrisman gannett the authors stepmother add an evocative, lighthearted mood to an already enchanting story. We bought the whole series my fathers dragon, elmer and the dragon, the dragons of blueland for our 3 year old son. Nov 19, 2018 armed with two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a finetoothed comb, young elmer runs away with an alley cat to a faraway island. Armed with a knapsack filled with an interesting mixture of supplies including continue reading free my fathers dragon activities. Elmer and the dragon my fathers dragon trilogy paperback by gannett, ruth stiles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Not as exciting as the first book, but still quite charming, with a few very funny bits. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett booksamillion.
My fathers dragon, elmer and the dragon, and the dragons of blueland my fathers dragon ruth stiles gannett on. Ruth stiles gannett kahn born august 12, 1923 is an american childrens writer best known for my fathers dragon and its two sequels that are sometimes collectively referred to as the my fathers dragon series. The dragons of blueland audiobook by ruth stiles gannett. I was surprised at the differences in this book compared to the first. Jul 04, 2017 ruth stiles gannett born 1923 is an american childrens book writer best known for my fathers dragon. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The complete series list for my fathers dragon ruth stiles gannett. The narrative mode is unusual, in that the narrator refers to the protagonist only as my father, giving the impression that this is a true story that happened long ago. Ruth stiles gannett audio books, best sellers, author. Ruth stiles gannett kahn born august 12, 1923 is an american childrens writer best known for my fathers dragon and its two sequelscollectively sometimes called the my fathers dragon or the elmer and the dragons series or trilogy.
A chapter is a great length for a quick bedtime story, although we usually end up reading two or three chapters. Both a newbery honor book and an ala notable book, it is the first book of a trilogy whose other titles are elmer and. The whimsical story by ruth stiles gannett invites the reader into a world where elmer and the dragon must find courage and ingenuity to solve a series of events they confront. A standalone sequel to my fathers dragon, in which elmer elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure. When elmer elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated flying baby dragon, he packs his knapsack with supplies and stows away on a ship headed for wild island. It is the second in the series of three books, the first is my fathers dragon which would be good to read before elmer and the dragon. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. The novel is about a young boy, elmer elevator, who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon. Click to read more about elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett. Aug 10, 2017 my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett is a great starter chapter book and even better readaloud. Ruth stiles gannett books list of books by author ruth.
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