My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

96 pages first pub 1948 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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"Elmer Elevator (narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,558 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 79%
funny 56%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 6%
emotional 4%
dark 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | Character: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.04

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