My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon #1

Ruth Stiles Gannett with Ruth Chrisman Gannett (Illustrator)

96 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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"A real delight." -- The New YorkerWhen Elmer Elevator 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 ensl...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 3,496 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

lighthearted: 72%

funny: 53%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 7%

relaxing: 7%

mysterious: 5%

emotional: 3%

challenging: 1%

dark: 1%

informative: 1%

reflective: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

77% of readers chose fast
22% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

73% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

11% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

7% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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