| Elmer Elevator | |
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Real Name |
Elmer Elevator |
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First Appearance |
My Father's Dragon (1948) |
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Original Publisher |
Random House |
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Created by |
Ruth Stiles Gannett |
Origins[]
Elmer Elevator is the narrator's father who ran away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island of Wild Island. Determined to save the dragon from its cruel captors, Elmer sets out on an adventurous expedition, armed with little more than his wits and a few basic supplies - consisting of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb - disarming the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island.
Physically, Elmer is described as small and wiry, with a mop of unruly hair and a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He may seem unassuming at first glance, but he possesses a remarkable ingenuity and resilience that enable him to overcome various challenges throughout his quest. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships with a host of characters, including a resourceful mouse and a helpful hippo, who aid him in his quest.
Public Domain Appearances[]
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- My Father’s Dragon (1948)
Notes[]
- My Father's Dragon is the only entry of the trilogy of books to enter the public domain.