In “My Father’s Dragon” a young boy runs away with an alley cat to a faraway Island to rescue a baby dragon. Armed with two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer makes a successful journey and overcomes the fierce beasts on wild Island. The first of a three part series which includes Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland, it is both a Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book.