My Father's Dragon

On a cold and rainy day, a boy named Elmer befriends an old alley cat who reveals a way for him to fly—by rescuing an enslaved baby dragon from a mysterious island filled with wild animals. Armed only with his wits and a knapsack of essential tools, Elmer sets off on a perilous adventure to Wild Island. This enchanting tale by Ruth Stiles Gannett has captured the hearts of children since its original publication in 1948.