How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

Short chapters, clever slapstick, kid-pleasing character names (e.g., Fishlegs, Dogsbreath the Duhbrain) and goofy, childlike drawings will keep even reluctant readers turning these pages-and chuckling as they go. A rollicking finale finds the duo rescuing Vikings from a ravenous, mountain-size dragon. Hiccup tackles the chore of training the stubborn creature, which leads to some fresh, funny dialogue between the two (Hiccup has the rare ability to speak 'Dragonese'). 'What are you going to call yours, Hiccup? Sweetums? Sugarlips? Babyface?'). How to Train Your Dragon Series in Order (14 Books) 6, A Heros Guide to Deadly Dragons, Aug-2009 7, How to Ride a Dragons Storm, Jul-2010 8, How to Break a. After selecting a tiny, toothless dragon ('I shall call Fireworm,' says nemesis Snotface Snotlout. This is the story of becoming a Hero the Hard Way.' From his initial challenge-Hiccup and his fellow warriors-in-training must each pluck a dragon from a 'Dragon Nursery' where 3,000 young critters are hibernating-the likable lad faces a host of hurdles and beats tremendous odds to emerge triumphant.

I was not a natural at the Heroism business.

Proves himself worthy of the sobriquet 'Hope and Heir to the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans.' The protagonist is also given author credit (as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III), with Cowell billed as translator 'from the Old Norse.' Indeed, 'Hiccup' contributes an introductory note: 'I was not the sort of boy who could train a dragon with a mere lifting of an eyebrow. How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell On sale 29th June 2017 Price: £7. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell 10 Book Box Set in Slip Cover at the best online prices at eBay Free delivery for many products Skip to main content. In this riotous paper-over-board farce, the timid protagonist from Cowell's picture book Hiccup: The Seasick Viking How to Train Your Dragon : Book 1 By: Cressida Cowell ( 5 reviews ) Write a Review About this Book Paperback 240 Pages Age 6+ Dimensions (cm) 19.7x13.0x1.7 Edition Number: 1 Published: 25th February 2010 ISBN: 9780340999073 Share This Book: Paperback RRP 16.99 15.