My Father’s Dragon

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My Father’s Dragon – Young Elmer voyages to Wild Island to rescue a captive dragon by outwitting hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles, and other fierce animals. This charmingly illustrated Newbery Honor Book has delighted generations of readers.

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.

Dover publishes an irresistible lineup of unforgettable Newbery award winners

Newbery Award Winner: It’s Like This, Cat

After another fight with Pop, 14-year-old Dave storms out of their apartment and nearly gets hit by a car. Kate, the local cat lady, comes to the rescue, and Dave returns home with an ally: Cat, the stray tom that becomes Dave’s confidante and his key to new friendships and experiences. Its Like This, Cat offers a vivid tour of New York City in the 1960s.

Newbery Award Winner: The Dark Frigate

Abounding in intrigue, battles, and acts of derring-do, The Dark Frigate takes place in the 17th century and charts a course from England to the Caribbean. A band of bloodthirsty pirates coerce hero Philip Marsham and the rest of the crew into joining in their murderous deeds. Will Philip hang alongside them when the buccaneers are brought to justice?

Newbery Honoree: The Blue Cat of Castle Town

Once in a blue moon, a blue kitten is born. And that little cat knows how to hear the song of the river — the ancient song of creation, as old as the world itself. The river’s song declares that riches and power will fade, while the beauty of handmade crafts endures, and the blue cat must find a mortal who will not only listen to the song but also sing it.

Newbery Honoree: The Heavenly Tenants

The Marvell family is on the move, driving from their Wisconsin farm to visit the children’s grandmother in Virginia. Upon the family’s arrival in Virginia, Mr. Marvell sets up his telescope but he can’t find the Crab —it has disappeared from the sky! Meanwhile, back in Wisconsin, a strange light emanates from the Marvells’ house, illuminating every board, windowpane, shingle, brick, and stone. What could be causing it?

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (January 15, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486492834
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486492834
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 – 7 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.75 inches