My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon #1

Ruth Stiles Gannett

76 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Ruth Stiles Gannett's classic children's story, My Father's Dragon (a Newbery Honor Book) about Elmer Elevator and the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon. Upon hearing about the dragon, Elmer stows away on a ship and t...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 78%
funny 57%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 6%
emotional 4%
dark 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 12% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

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4.04

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