My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon #1

Ruth Stiles Gannett

74 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

The Newbery Honor-winning classic about a daring dragon rescue 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, lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,739 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
lighthearted 78%
funny 60%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 12% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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