Author & Illustrator Profile
Cressida Cowell
2 Books
Cressida Cowell is an acclaimed English children's author and illustrator, best known for creating the beloved How to Train Your Dragon series. Her imaginative works often feature fantastical creatures, magic, and adventurous young protagonists, as seen in her popular The Wizards of Once franchise. She served as the Waterstones Children's Laureate and has sold millions of books worldwide, captivating readers with her unique storytelling and expressive illustrations.
Books in "How to Train Your Dragon"
What starts as a simple training practice quickly turns into a massive disaster. You are thrown right into the action as Hiccup, his best friend Fishlegs, and his cranky dragon Toothless get completely lost at sea. Instead of finding a safe target, they accidentally board a heavily armed Roman galley that is prowling the waters and looking to start a war. In this hilarious and fast-paced middle grade fiction adventure, you will join the trio as they stumble upon a tiny nanodragon and uncover a massive, wicked plot. The Romans are planning to steal every single dragon on the Isle of Berk! You must help Hiccup use his unique skills, especially his rare ability to speak Dragonese, to outsmart the enemy soldiers. This classic chapter book is filled with daring escapes, clever tricks, and laugh-out-loud moments. Find out if a smallish Viking can use his brain to stop a Roman invasion.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
240 Pages
Have you ever wanted a dragon as a pet? Get ready to meet Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, a young Viking who is definitely not like the others in his fierce tribe. While other Vikings are busy hunting and battling, Hiccup has a much trickier task: he needs to catch and train his very own dragon! This isn't just for fun; it's a super important initiation test he must pass to prove himself to his clan.
Join Hiccup on an amazing adventure as he tries to figure out the best way to befriend a wild, scaly creature. Will he be able to find the perfect dragon? And even if he does, can he teach it to behave when all the other Vikings think dragons are just for fighting? Get ready for laughs, challenges, and some surprising discoveries about what it truly means to be a hero, and how to train your very own dragon!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
407 Pages
