My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride. Elmer needs no further encouragement to stow away aboard a ship to the island, where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and other moody creatures. A charmingly illustrated Newbery Honor Book, this comic adventure story has delighted generations of children.

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From the Publisher My Father's Dragon When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride. Elmer needs no further encouragement to stow away aboard a ship to the island, where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and other moody creatures. America's most prestigious children's book award, the Newbery Medal is presented each year by the Association for Library Service for Children, a division of the American Library Association. Named after John Newbery, an 18th century English publisher, the Newbery is given to the author "of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Dover is proud to present some of the greatest and most memorable stories ever written for young readers by Newbery winners and honorees.