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How to Train Your Dragon (Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock) by Cressida Cowell (Paperback)

How to Train Your Dragon (Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock) by Cressida Cowell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> Packed with energetic black-and-white drawings and plenty of action, this book tells the boisterous tale of a young heir to a Viking chiefdom who must hunt down the fiercest dragon in the land, but ends up with the smallest, most ornery dragon. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <b>Read the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling book that inspired the hit movies!</b> <p/> Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can Hiccup do it without being torn limb from limb? <p/> Join his adventures and misadventures as he finds a new way to train dragons--and becomes a hero. This action-packed, hilarious, and perfectly illustrated novel is a modern classic beloved by millions across the globe. <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> ...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.--<i><b>School Library Journal</b></i> </br></br><b>Praise for <i>How to Train Your Dragon: </i></b><b><i><br></i></b>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.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i> </br></br>A narrative rich in dragon muck... genuinely fierce [and] intelligent.--<i><b>Kirkus</b></i> </br></br>This hilarious farce will appeal to heroic fiction fans.--<i><b>Booklist</b></i> <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> <b>Cressida Cowell</b> is the #1 internationally bestselling author and illustrator of <i>The Wizards of Once</i> and the <i>How to Train Your Dragon</i> 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.

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