Ruth Stiles Gannett

Master storyteller Jim Weiss will delight families with this collection of dragon stories. My Father’s Dragon and The Reluctant Dragon are full-length recordings of beloved children’s novels by Ruth Stiles Gannett and Kenneth Grahame (author of The Wind in the Willows), in which resourceful children must rescue friendly dragons from danger. The Dragon Diaries features an assortment of myths, legends, and folk tales from around the world, stories in which dragons might be fearsome adversaries, wily tricksters, or mysterious allies for those who encounter them. Jim’s entertaining and literate audio tales make long car rides and rainy days a joy rather than a trial, and introduce children to the great stories and rich language of the world’s classics. Over three hours of audio adventures! Ages 7 and up. Format: Three Audio CDs

My Father's Dragon Is one of our Favorite children's stories. Elmer Elevator, befriends a cat and then runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon. Using two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, tooth paste, brush, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island. Original Illustrations Now In Color

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My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett is a timeless children's classic that has captivated generations with its imaginative adventure and heartwarming themes of bravery and kindness. Young Elmer Elevator dreams of adventure, and when he learns of a baby dragon held captive on Wild Island, he runs away from home to rescue it. The poor dragon has been forced to serve as a 24/7 ferry ⛴️ for the lazy wild animals, and Elmer is determined to set it free. Armed with a backpack full of clever supplies, he navigates the island's dense jungle, outsmarts ferocious tigers and other mischievous creatures, and proves that courage and quick thinking can overcome even the wildest challenges. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is the first installment in a beloved trilogy, followed by Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. In 2012, it was ranked #49 among the greatest children's novels of all time in a School Library Journal survey. With its whimsical storytelling and charming illustrations by Ruth Chrisman Gannett, this delightful tale is perfect for young readers ages 6-10 who love magical adventures ✨. Join Elmer on an unforgettable journey to Wild Island and discover the magic of friendship, courage, and imagination

My Father's Dragon, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

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This original version of My Father's Dragon is published in Noah Text(R), a proprietary evidenced-based method of presenting text. Noah Text(R) highlights critical word patterns to help struggling readers, striving readers, dyslexics, and English language-learners read with increased fluency, accuracy, and stamina. Both a Newbery Honor winner and an American Library Association Notable Book, My Father's Dragon will not disappoint young readers. This classic children's novel -- which has been made into anime film in Japan -- is a comic adventure story about a brave boy named Elmer Elevator who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a mythical baby dragon. On his journey, he encounters exotic animals and faces harsh challenges, but Elmer finds success by using his brain -- plus a knapsack full of interesting tools (Note to educators: Whether your students read independently or they follow along as you read to them aloud, this special edition will enable them to enjoy the story while observing critical word and sound patterns that facilitate improvements in their reading skills.)

This original version of My Father's Dragon is published in Noah Text(R), a proprietary, evidenced-based method of presenting text. Noah Text(R) highlights critical word patterns to help struggling readers, striving readers, those with dyslexia, and English language-learners read with increased fluency, accuracy, and stamina. For a description of what Noah Text(R) does and how it works, please visit noahtext.com. Both a Newbery Honor winner and an American Library Association Notable Book, My Father's Dragon will not disappoint young readers. This classic children's novel -- which made its Netflix debut in animated form in 2022 -- is a comic adventure story about a brave boy named Elmer Elevator who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a mythical baby dragon. On his journey, he encounters exotic animals and faces harsh challenges, but Elmer finds success by using his brain -- plus a knapsack full of interesting tools (Note to educators: Whether your students read independently or they follow along as you read to them aloud, this special edition will enable them to enjoy the story while observing critical word and sound patterns that facilitate improvements in their reading skills.)

Enjoy this special printing of the classic - My Father's Dragon - Augmented Reality Enabled Version. See the characters from the story pop up and discuss important points in each part of the book. They share perspectives and help the reader gain a deeper understanding of the what's going on, increasing retention and comprehension. Get the Living Popups "LP Bookspace" app on either the Apple or Android app stores, point your phone at the illustrations and that's it Simple as that. Download the app and try it on the cover image, right here Then sit back and read the book with Elmer, Dragon and a crazy cast of animals from Wild Island

The much-loved inspiration behind the Netflix film featuring the voices of Whoopi Goldberg, Jacob Tremblay and Gaten Matarazzo 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 who try 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! Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon contains the trilogy of classics that has been delighting children for more than seventy years, and which has inspired the Netflix film: My Father’s Dragon, Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland.

The 7+ (and equivalent) comprehension assessments can be deeply challenging. This unique adventure novel is not just an exciting read. Accompanied by definitions for tricky words on each and every page, explanations of literary techniques, and eight 7+ practice papers (with model answers and in-depth explanations), this book is an invaluable tool for any student preparing for 7+ Entrance Exams or any other KS1 assessment. My Father's Dragon is an exciting tale about a young adventurer, Elmer Elevator, who leaves his home and takes to the sea. His mission? To free a young dragon trapped upon the enchanted Wild Island. But when Elmer arrives on Wild Island, and the animals realise there's an intruder looking to steal their dragon, Elmer's life quickly becomes a whole lot more complicated Definitions for tricky words at the bottom of each and every page. This in-built dictionary allows students to bolster their vocabulary while enjoying the story. Clean and clear notes in the margins of the novel explaining important types of punctuation and literary techniques - ranging from brackets to onomatopoeia to adverbs. Eight comprehension papers that mimic the length and difficulty of those issued by the UK's top private and grammar schools. Suitable for upcoming exams in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Papers split into separate formats so that students can familiarise themselves with the diverse styles of papers seen in the highly competitive 7+ field. These are also perfect practice for internal assessments at the end of KS1. Unique, high quality model answers for every question. In-depth explanations to accompany every model answer. These not only unpack how these answers satisfy examiners' criteria, but also guide students through the ideas and vocabulary deployed in the answers. All the papers and supporting materials are written by an experienced tutor with a stellar track-record in 7+ admissions. Also suitable for EFL and ESL students looking to improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Ruth Stiles Gannett is a world-respected author of children's fiction. R. P. Davis (the author of the notes & the practice papers) has a First Class degree in English Literature from UCL, and a Masters in Literature from Cambridge University. Aside from teaching English for over a decade, he has also written a string of bestselling thriller novels.

Book two in the My Father's Dragon trilogy After his exciting adventures on Wild Island, Elmer is ready to go home. Luckily his new friend the baby dragon offers to fly him there. But when a storm forces them to make an emergency landing, they find themselves on Feather Island. This exotic place is inhabited by all the escaped canaries of the world and ruled by a curious canary desperately searching for buried treasure. Can clever Elmer use his creativity to save the day one more time?

Book three in the My Father's Dragon trilogy Elmer is safe and sound at home in Evergreen Park while Boris is heading to Blueland, where he'll reunite with his family. There's just one problem: hunters have trapped Boris' family and plan to capture and sell them to zoos all over the world! When Boris discovers the hunters' plan, he knows exactly who to go to for help - Elmer Elevator, whose creative plans and schemes always save the day. With time ticking away and the hunters ready to pounce, will Elmer rescue the dragons of Blueland in time?

A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK When a little boy Elmer strikes up a friendship with an alley cat, he learns of a baby dragon that is being forced to serve as a ferry for the selfish animals of Wild Island. Elmer determines at once to free the dragon, and with a bit of advice from the savvy cat, he arms himself with chewing gum, lollipops, rubber bands and some other unlikely items. With these tools and his own sharp wits, Elmer is prepared to face hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles and other challenges. Both a Newbery Honor Book and an American Library Association Notable Book, this charming story has delighted generations of readers since its original publication in 1948. 'A real delight' - New Yorker

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.