In this sequel to My Father's Dragon. Elmer and Boris's island hopping adventures continue.
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Dec 06, 2011
Drew
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I can't quite remember if I read this one as a child too, but I'm pretty sure I did. If I did, I could remember absolutely nothing about it by now, so it was basically like reading it for the first time. This book picks up directly after the last page of the previous book, and continues the adventures of Elmer Elevator and the baby dragon. After Elmer saves his friend from the animals of Wild Island, they journey to take Elmer home, but become waylaid by a fierce storm at sea. When the storm
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Sep 20, 2009
Shanna
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A continuation of the lighthearted fantasy begun in My Father's Dragon, in which the dragon delivers Elmer to his home after their adventures. Throughout their journey they meet similar challenges as in the first story -- a storm that maroons them, a riddle to be solved on an isolated island, and treasure discovered. Elmer's homecoming (bearing gifts for his parents) is heartwarming, although he never tells the secret of his adventure.
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Jul 06, 2010
Richelle
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This sequel to My Father's Dragon was really fun to read with my kids. On Canary Island is a buried treasure, and Elmer helps the canaries unbury the treasure. My five year old loves pirates and dragons, so buried treasure made this small chapter book extra interesting to him. It was funny to hear his predictions of what would be in the treasure chest! Even though the book is about 50 years old, it still is interesting to kids today. We were reading it outside in the backyard, and when the
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Mar 01, 2011
Jeannie
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I can't believe that my childhood was void of this book. Just had the pleasure to read it aloud with my 5 year old. She is a very new reader and we took it at a leisurely pace. It immediately drew her in despite her reluctance to read a "real" chapter book. Elmer's adventures and friendship with the Dragon are so fresh and magical - the imagery lit up the imagination of mother and child. Part of the reason the book took a few weeks to read was that my five year old was so delighte
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Jan 27, 2009
Terrie
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Read to my 6 year old grandson...
In his words.."It was really good, I liked the part where the dragon gave the watch necklace to Elmer." "Can we read the next one now?"
This book is so enchanting. Elmer and the Dragon arrive on Feather Island where the Canaries are dying of old age due to "curiousity." Will the King of the Canaries, King Can XI, reveal his secret?
In his words.."It was really good, I liked the part where the dragon gave the watch necklace to Elmer." "Can we read the next one now?"
This book is so enchanting. Elmer and the Dragon arrive on Feather Island where the Canaries are dying of old age due to "curiousity." Will the King of the Canaries, King Can XI, reveal his secret?
May 14, 2010
Kressel
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What a difference a POV change can make! Like My Father's Dragon, this is the story of Elmer's adventures with the dragon, except that the first is told as a narrative by Elmer's son, and this book eliminates the son's voice completely, and Elmer is the main character. Like I said, what a difference! My kids enjoyed it, and so did I!
May 14, 2011
Cecily
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While still great, I liked My Father's Dragon and the Dragons of Blueland a little better. (My boys thought they were all great, but they play acted the first and last book more.) Perhaps the canaries aren't quite as exciting as the other character in the other books and perhaps there is just a little less action.
Jan 28, 2012
Andre
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Elmer and The Dragon picks up right where My Father's Dragon left off. In Elmer And The Dragon Gannett exchanges the stand-alone nature of each chapter with more of an over-arching story. Gannett's series of books offers simple, enjoyable, imaginative stories with artwork that pops off the page.
Jul 30, 2011
Christine
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This triology was a fun set of stories we read to the kids. I didn't overly love them but the kids listened intently and really enjoyed them. I thought they were a good length for them to get used to the idea of listening to a story without the pictures being involved.
Dec 03, 2007
Jorie
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Summary: Elmer and Boris the dragon are stranded on a remote island inhabited only by canaries. One of them, Flute, was Elmer's pet until he escaped to Canary Island. Elmer helps Flute and the king and queen canaries to dig up a chest that the island's former human settlers left. Inside are various household items, a watch, a harmonica, and six bags of gold. The dragon flies Elmer back to his house before returning to Blueland, his own home.
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Aug 06, 2011
Judy
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This is a cute book about a boy who rescues a dragon. It has themes of perseverance, friendship and more. One can see how modern children's fiction has its roots in books such as this.
Aug 07, 2010
Maninee
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the second book is even better than the first since we get to know a lot about the dragon himself, though i did miss the forest a lot.
Mar 04, 2009
Kirei
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This is a great sequel to My Father's Dragon. You have to read it to find out what happens to Elmer and the Baby Dragon!
Feb 26, 2009
Josiah
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This is a nice follow-up to the first book, especially for fans who might have been missing Elmer Elevator and Boris the Dragon.
Sep 13, 2008
Jen
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I just finished reading this to my boys (6 and 4)and loved it. I had never heard of the My Father's Dragon series until it was recommended by a local librarian. (We had just finished the Magic Tree House series and I wasn't quite sure where to go next.) These fantasy/adventure books were first published in the mid 1900s and are clever, fast paced and wholesome. Great for reading out loud to young children and simple enough that I can have my 6 year old read passages too. We are now enjoying t
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Jan 25, 2012
Krystal
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Read this out loud to the boys. They liked it. I didn't think it was as good as the first one, but still cute.
Jul 29, 2011
Catherine
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I do love the Dragon series, and it is not so easy, so good for an advanced reader in the mid-grammar school rnage
Oct 27, 2009
Charlotte
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Read out loud to Ben last year when he was in Kind. He liked the first book best but we did the whole series.
Dec 20, 2008
Maryanne
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The next part of the Elmer story-- we really liked it too, but the story is not quite as fun as the first.
May 02, 2011
Sarah
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This is the sequel to "My Father's Dragon" and is another classic. Read it. Eli and I both loved it.
Oct 12, 2011
Colleenish
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This story is both enchanting and zany. Accompanying it are delightful pictures. Love Love Love.
Mar 09, 2009
Arwen
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The sequel to My Father's Dragon. Not as good as the first book but still a cute story.
Feb 10, 2010
Haylee
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Aug 14, 2009
Jenny
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Fun books! The kids wouldn't let me put it down, we finished this one in one sitting!
Aug 19, 2009
Melanie
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A great sequel to "My Father's Dragon." My kids and I enjoyed hearing what came next. We will complete the series by reading book three, "Dragons at Blueland."
Feb 07, 2012
Kristin
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According to Lily this is about: Elmer walking through the forest on his way home with a dragon. Her favorite part: King Canary dancing on the plates.
Oct 03, 2010
~*Rhiannon*~ Wolf Furever
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What the heck? I can't BELIEVE I read something like this.But that's just me.
Jan 12, 2010
Carolina
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Julian read this to me this week and really loves it. A fun adventure story.
Jun 07, 2009
Tony
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A really great 3-4 year old book! I will be reading the rest of her books.
