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Elmer and The Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

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tashpointsue's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

2.0

faithd's review against another edition

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4.0

It had been a while since I read the first in the series with my son (7), but we were able to pick up this one and enjoyed it a lot without any issue. I like the problem solving in these books (although there wasn't as much in this as in the first). It's also just a really sweet and fun story for bedtime that doesn't have anything too scary or suspenseful.

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

annabannana's review against another edition

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Guided reading level M

jackgsather's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Elmer’s newly freed draconic companion agrees to accompany the young lad home. But after a storm, they must rest on a deserted island where a lost avian race is cursed by an ancient buried treasure.

While not as tightly written as the previous installment, the sequel to “My Father’s Dragon” is a fun title in its own write. Not relying on chekov’s gun the whole way through does hasten the pacing a little bit. It’s great for kids.

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4.0

Not quite as charming as the first one. This storyline was a bit more random, the first one was more entertaining and fun to predict. But still a good story that Gabe loved.