Plot: The novel actually consists of three books, My Father's Dragon and two sequels. Elmer Elevator finally fulfills his dream to fly after assisting an imprisoned baby dragon. However, escape merely provides the beginning of the pair's adventures. Shortly after evading the cruel animals of Wild Island, the boy and dragon discover treasure with the help of a long-missing friend. Later, Elmer comes to the assistance of the young dragon when his family is threatened by hunters.
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Reading Level: Aimed at ages 9-12, but younger readers may enjoy listening to the book or observing the illustrations.
Similar Titles: Kiki's Delivery Service, The Dragonling, The Warm Place
Personal Thoughts: Like many sequels, the book does not enjoy quite as much attention as the original, which is unfortunate. The stories logically follow the tale from the first book while expanding the characters and situations inevitably and unexpectedly. Elmer's history and the dragon's personality naturally flow into the situations presented by the tales which, like the first, are reminiscent of old cartoons and backyard adventures. Highly recommended as a read-out-loud or bedtime story book.
Side note: I could not take a picture of Jerome looking at the book because he kept falling off of the chair.
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