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Ruth Stiles Gannett

Ruth Stiles Gannett was an American children's author best known for writing the classic children's novel My Father's Dragon and its sequels.

Lived
1923–2024
Nationality
American
Language
English
Notable works
My Father's Dragon

Ruth Stiles Gannett (1923–2024), also known as Ruth Stiles Gannett Kahn, was an American children's writer. She achieved lasting recognition in the field of children's literature for her imaginative storytelling.

She is best known as the author of My Father's Dragon and its two sequels. Together, these three books are collectively referred to as the My Father's Dragon series or the Elmer and the Dragons trilogy, remaining her most famous and enduring contribution to children's books.