kiracanread
Written on May 17, 2020
Read the New York Times bestselling book that inspired the hit movies!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?
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.
- ISBN10 0316085278
- ISBN13 9780316085274
- Publish Date 1 February 2010 (first published 13 March 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Little, Brown & Company
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 256
- Language English
Reviews
Sarah Says
Written on Feb 25, 2016
Hiccup is still the Outsider wanting to fit in, the unlikely hero, the underdog etc. Astrid and Ruffnut are no where to be seen, no girls are – I love Astrid and Ruffnut so that was a little disappointing.
All that said this book was adorable! The book series is listed for ages 6 to 10 – I would have devoured this series at around eight years old.
We follow hiccup as an initiate competing for the right to become a full member of his father’s tribe or be banished from the isle of Berk forever. We see hiccup along with all the other boys go off to catch a dragon that they must then train and use to compete. Obviously Toothless does not cooperate in this matter and what follows is humorous tale of mishaps and triumphs.
There is still a enormous dragon showdown with Hiccup and Toothless still getting to be the heroes of the story.
After I had bought the paperback I found out that David Tennent voices the audio books. If I had to pick one thing that would have made me enjoy this book more, it would be having David Tennent read it to me! As is i’m going to give it Four Stars.
Ace
Written on Feb 13, 2015