Age rating and parents' guide:My Father's Dragon
by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Ages 6–8
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Elmer Elevator travels to Wild Island, using clever supplies to rescue a baby dragon held captive by wild animals.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Takes a few pages to get into
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Action & Adventure
- Animals
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Family
- Fantasy & Magic
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