My Father's Dragon
by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Elmer Elevator embarks on a daring adventure to Wild Island to save a baby dragon who needs a friend. Along the way, he uses clever tricks and bravery to overcome challenges and help his new scaly companion. This charming tale invites young readers to explore courage and kindness in a magical world.
Representation & Themes
AdventureFriendshipFantasy World-BuildingCourage
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780394890487
- Pages
- 87
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1948
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 7,682
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
FictionDragonsAnimalsJuvenile fictionChildren's storiesIslandsSlaveryCatsRescuesAccelerated Reader6.9.Newbery HonorChildren's fictionDragons, fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionAnimals, fictionFantasy fictionFantasyJuvenile literatureRestitution conflict resolutionBabysitters, fictionMystery and detective storiesAfrican americans, fiction