On Sale: Jan 21, 2014
Page Count: 432 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316248242
Age Range: 8–12

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THE BESTSELLING SERIES THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIES! Action-packed, hilarious, and perfectly illustrated, How to Train Your Dragon is a beloved modern classic with millions of fans across the globe. Join Hiccup and his sidekick dragon Toothless on the adventure of a lifetime!

Welcome to the Island of Berk, where an ancient threat forces dragons and humans to live in state of constant war. When it comes time for Hiccup, the quiet son of the Chief, to attempt his Viking clan’s initiation test, doubt creeps in. His assignment: catch a dragon.

But what happens when Hiccup develops a bond with the rare dragon he’s captured? Could the friendship between Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, be the key to both species forging a new future together? To find out, join Hiccup on his first whirlwind adventure, and follow along as he discovers a new way to train dragons and becomes a hero.

See How to Train Your Dragon come to life in the second live-action movie—coming to theaters June 2027!

Don’t Miss:

How to Train Your Dragon (#1)

How to Be a Pirate (#2)

How to Speak Dragonese (#3)

How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse (#4)

How to Twist a Dragon’s Tale (#5)

A Hero’s Guide to Deadly Dragons (#6)

How to Ride a Dragon’s Storm (#7)

How to Break a Dragon’s Heart (#8)

How to Steal a Dragon’s Sword (#9)

How to Seize a Dragon’s Jewel (#10)

How to Betray a Dragon’s Hero (#11)

How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury (#12)

For more fantastic stories from Cressida Cowell, don’t miss the Which Way to Anywhere adventures, The Wizards of Once, and the How to Train Your Dragon School series!

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How to Train Your Dragon

Cressida Cowell is the #1 internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Which Way to Anywhere, The Wizards of Once, How to Train Your Dragon, and How to Train Your Dragon School series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for things to eat, and exploring the island. She now lives in Hammersmith, England, with her husband, three children, and a dog named Pigeon.

Praise for How to Train Your Dragon:
"Short chapters, clever slapstick, kid-pleasing character names and goofy, childlike drawings will keep even reluctant readers turning these pages--and chuckling as they go."
Publishers Weekly
"A narrative rich in dragon muck... genuinely fierce [and] intelligent."
Kirkus
"...This is a goofy and exciting tale of an underdog who proves that brains can be just as important as brawn. Kids will hoot at the ridiculous names and sympathize with Hiccup's exasperation with his truly obstinate but strangely lovable dragon. A delightful read."
School Library Journal
"This hilarious farce will appeal to heroic fiction fans."
Booklist