Elmer and the Dragon

Elmer has just successfully rescued the dragon from his life of captivity on Wild Island. As the two fly away from the island, the grateful dragon thanks Elmer for his kindness. The dragon offers Elmer a trip anywhere he would like to go, and Elmer explains that he needs to get home after having spent 10 days away. The two agree that they will sleep on Tangerina Island and then leave for Elmer’s home the next day. Elmer eats the island’s tangerines, while the dragon feasts on their peels.

The next morning, Elmer tells the dragon about his home in Popsicornia, and they realize neither of them know the way home. Elmer asks an old seagull, who tells him that his home is west-northwest, and very far. Elmer and the dragon are worried they won’t find it but prepare for their trip by warming up and getting tangerines. Elmer has a backpack full of supplies, such as emergency lollipops, rubber bands, and a knife, and he keeps his compass in his pocket. Elmer climbs onto the dragon’s back, and the two fly away over the sea.