My Father's Dragon Series

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

This classic early middle-grade fantasy series follows a boy who runs away to rescue a baby dragon being held captive on a wild island, bringing along a collection of unusual items that each come in handy in unexpected ways. The series is gentle, inventive, and imaginative, written for younger readers and illustrated throughout with a sense of warmth and quiet adventure.

Books in The My Father's Dragon series in order:

My Father's Dragon Book cover
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1
My Father's Dragon
Recommended For Ages
6
+

A young boy runs away to rescue a baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, using his wits and a knapsack of clever supplies to outsmart a series of animals blocking his way. A Newbery Honor book that is imaginative, funny, and utterly charming. Perfect for early chapter book readers.

Elmer and the Dragon Book cover
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2
Elmer and the Dragon
Recommended For Ages
6
+

The boy and the baby dragon he rescued fly away together and encounter a series of adventures including a family of canaries and a mysterious island. A delightful sequel full of invention and heart.

The Dragons of Blueland Book cover
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3
The Dragons of Blueland
Recommended For Ages
6
+

The baby dragon returns home to Blueland to find his family captured by cruel men, and he must enlist the boy's help to rescue them. The final book in the trilogy, satisfying and full of heart.