My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of My Father's Dragon
Book Review: Buy a better quality print of this book
Summary: 3 Stars
While the story is definetly worth 5 stars, all the paperback printings of this story render the art absolutely hiddeous. The fine graphite shading of the illustrations is totally lost and the images end up looking like Xeroxes from a newspaper. I grew up reading this story in an anthology of stories published in the 1950's; the art in the anthology is of the highest quality so I know most reprints of this story today are sadly lacking - and it's a shame, too, because I know how much I enjoyed looking at the pictures as a child with my grandfather reading the story to me. These newer printings leave much to be desired.Book Review: Elmer Elveator as Role Model
Summary: 5 Stars
This series is highly imaginitive with a smart and clever protagonist, Elmer. The fantastic world that he lives in is realistic, consistent and logical. This is one of those books that you will actually enjoy reading with your kids - and is suitable for nearly any age.
Children model themselves after characters in books and on TV, and Elmer is worth idolizing. He is matter-of-fact, independent, respectful and resourceful, as we all wish our children would grow up to be.
The author never resorts to things on my "no" list: high-peril plots, ignorant or stereotypical characters, killing off one or more of the protagonists parents, pedantic or lesson-oriented text.... or the numerous other things that authors do while trying to "sell" a book.
Book Review: Great First Chapter Book
Summary: 5 Stars
My Father's Dragon is a perfect first chapter book to read to your four or five year old because there are pictures on almost every page. The chapters are short and simple, and it moves along at a nice pace. It's action based, which is what makes it so attractive to younger readers. I think it has special appeal to kids who don't like to sit still for a book. Both of my sons and my daughter count it as one of their favorite books from childhood.
Briefly, it's the story of Elmer Elevator, a nine-year-old boy that sets out to rescue a captured baby dragon. Armed with chewing gum, lollipops, magnifying glasses and other unlikely rescue devices, Elmer encounters lots of obstacles along the way. He's an independent, resourceful boy who manages to come up with clever solutions to the many problems that arise on his journey. It's the perfect mix of adventure and intrigue, without being too scary.
Book Review: Great book to read together with your grade-schooler
Summary: 5 Stars
A short, classic, very funny story.... especially the last chapter! A young boy relates the story of how his father rescued a young dragon from a wild island where he was held captive by the animals there to fly them back and forth across the river. The wild boars are my favorite, but my son couldn't stop laughing at the little mouse who misprounces everthing.
Book Review: If your child likes animals, humor, adventure, and maps...
Summary: 4 Stars
This might be the book that gets your reluctant, or comic book obsessed child into reading. This book includes a dialogue with an alley cat on the first page...a map of imaginary lands, and a clever story about imaginative trickory of various animals. I haven't seen a lot like this out there for the 7-10 year old readers. It also makes for great bedtime reading, as the adventure is gentle, the pictures not too frequent, and the text soothing, descriptive, and rhythmic.