Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #2)

This is a classic tale about a boy who rescues a dragon and then gets a ride home from him- after they save the canaries on the Isle of Feathers. I wasn't that into it, though I think it must have stayed in print so long for some reason, I just am not exactly sure what it is. Perhaps children are

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drawn to the boy's adventures, and to the fact that he gets to have them with a dragon. I did notice that the dragon had a similar sort of personality as the reluctant dragon- very gentlemanly.

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I liked when the dragon almost fainted because he was standing in water so long. I wish I could have the 3 bags of gold. I liked how the dragon was colored.

My son and I's third read along book. It is the same lovable story as the first one. My son really love it. It is constantly the topic of our conversations. He also said he wants to buy the next one right away. It is a hit in our house so 4/5 stars!

This book is the sequel to "My Father's Dragon." The reviewer for "Kirkus Review" said of this work, ". . .Elmer leaves wild island forever, as he flys homeward aboard the baby dragon. But a storm arises and the dragon just can't make it. They fall--fortunately on a sandbar, although up to the

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dragon's stomach in 'soaking wet water' which he hates. . .Elmer hears the curiosity problem of King Can who has an ancient secret about a treasure. . .[This is] a story in which the child is King of Logic, Explorer and Friend to the Oppressed."

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