My Father's Dragon

A NEWBERY HONOR BOOKWhen 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'With baby dragons, wise cats, and bucket-load of adventure, this highly illustrated series is sure to be a hit with readers aged 6+' @booksuperhero2¿¿¿¿¿'Fun and entertaining'¿¿¿¿¿'Made bedtime a treat'¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderful book for young children'¿¿¿¿¿'A timeless adventure story'¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely superb'¿¿¿¿¿'Great stories'¿¿¿¿¿'Dragons and adventure - what kid wouldn't love it?'¿¿¿¿¿'A classic tale for young and old alike'¿¿¿¿¿'Excellent travel adventure story'¿¿¿¿¿'Great first chapter book'