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Elmer and the Dragon Written by Ruth Stiles Gannett · Random House Books for Young Readers · Trade Paperback · Ages 8-12 years · November 12, 1987 · $7.99 · 978-0-394-89049-4 (0-394-89049-3)

A stand-alone sequel to My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.

"Rich, humorous, thoroughly satisfying."--(starred) Library Journal.  

Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote My Father's Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. She lives in Upstate New York. Visit her online at www.myfathersdragon.org. 

Ruth Chrisman Gannett was already a well-established illustrator when she began collaboration with her stepdaughter on My Father's Dragon.

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