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Read chapter two of my father s dragon by ruth stiles gannett. The narrative mode is unusual, in that the narrator refers to the protagonist only as my father, giving the impression that this is a true story that happened long ago. My fathers dragon was the first of her childrens books, and it proved so popular that she wrote two sequels. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett is a great starter chapter book and even better readaloud. My father s dragon is a children s novel by ruth stiles gannett, with illustrations by her stepmother ruth chrisman gannett. It is a charming story about a clever hero elmer elevator. My fathers dragon lapbook very thorough my fathers dragon. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett goodreads. A newbery honor book and an ala notable book, my fathers dragon is followed by elmer and the dragon rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying and. My father s dragon is a story that will engage your students with an adventure story that asks them to use their creativity and problem solving skills.
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