How to Train Your Dragon
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Publisher Description
Chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this riotous paper-over-board farce, the timid protagonist from Cowell's picture book Hiccup: The Seasick Viking 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. I was not a natural at the Heroism business. I had to work at it. 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. After selecting a tiny, toothless dragon ("I shall call Fireworm," says nemesis Snotface Snotlout. "What are you going to call yours, Hiccup? Sweetums? Sugarlips? Babyface?"). 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"). A rollicking finale finds the duo rescuing Vikings from a ravenous, mountain-size dragon. 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. Ages 8-12. (May)
Customer Reviews
It is an amazing book
If you like humor and adventure, this book is for you. It has hilarious pictures! I only have a few warnings.
1: They are not nice to each other, so if you have a young kid, keep this in mind. However there are no bad words.
2: They get scarier as they go on. I’d rate them like this
1: 8 year olds and up
2: 8 year olds and up
3: 9 year olds and up
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8: 10 year olds and up
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10: 11 year olds and up
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12: 11 year olds and up
Altogether great book, recommend the audiobook
Loved it👍
It just got better as I read it. I recommend this book for boys as it has a lot of boy humor.
Great Book
I happened to stumble upon this book and was curious so I started reading it; and I must say that although this book is mostly mean for children it is a really good book.