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My Fathers Dragon
By Ruth Stiles Gannett
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Elmer Elevators adventures in this
book are part of a genre called
FANTASY. In fantasy stories the
events are imaginary, or
make-believe. However,
many events in fantasy stories
are things that could happen
in real life. Use the book
to help you fnd four
examples of fantasy
from the book. Then,
fnd four examples of
REALITY. Use the boxes
to draw a picture of
your favorite fantastical,
and real event from
the story.
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My Fathers Dragon
By Ruth Stiles Gannett
601256
Elmer Elevator had quite an adventure when he went exploring on the Wild Island! To rescue
the dragon Elmer had to trick the wild animals. Luckily he had packed a knapsack full of
unique items for that very purpose. Below, draw a line to match the animal with the item that
kept Elmer from being its lunch!
gorilla chewing gum
lion lollipops
rhinoceros hairbrush and hair ribbons
crocodiles six magnifying glasses
tigers toothbrush and toothpaste
Think of another animal that Elmer might encounter on
Wild Island. What interesting item would Elmer have in his
knapsack to distract the animal, and what clever way would
he do it? Draw a picture below of Elmer outwitting this new
animal. Use the lines to describe how he did it.
Write T for True
and F for False.
______ The gorilla was
in charge of
the Dragon
ferry.
______ Elmer was
almost caught
by the boars
because he
left apple peels
on the ground.
______ Elmer was the
only explorer
to leave Wild
Island alive.