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Elmer and the Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett · 1950

My Father's Dragon seriesbook 2 of 3Next:The Dragons of Blueland(1951) →

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In this sequel to My Father's Dragon. Elmer and Boris's island hopping adventures continue.

Genre
dragonsdragonsMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisanimalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 96 pages

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