A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008 · Est. 3 hour read

A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons

Written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell

Book #6 in the How to Train Your Dragon series

A young Viking named Hiccup embarks on a journey to prove himself as a great warrior.

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233 pages· 21,101 words· Est. 3 hour read· 980L
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Bookroo's summary

On his birthday, Hiccup faces a daring mission: steal a sacred book to save his dragon, Toothless, from banishment. Navigating the heavily guarded Meathead Public Library, he must outwit the Hairy Scary Librarian and his fierce Meathead Warriors. With Driller-Dragons lurking, Hiccup's courage and cunning are put to the ultimate test. Can he succeed and celebrate another birthday, or will this adventure be his last? Dive into a world where books are dangerous and dragons are friends, and discover if Hiccup can outsmart the odds to protect his beloved companion.

From the publisher

It’s Hiccup’s birthday, but that’s not going to keep him from getting into trouble. To save his dragon, Toothless, from being banished, Hiccup must sneak into the Meathead Public Library and steal the Viking’s most sacred book. But the Vikings see books as a dangerous influence, and keep them locked up and under heavy guard. To save his friend, Hiccup must brave the Hairy Scary Librarian and his dreadful army of Meathead Warriors and face off against the formidable Driller-Dragons. Will he make it out and live to see his next birthday?

At a glance
Format
Pages
233
Words
21,101
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
980L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.5
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
August 17, 2010
First published
June 5, 2008
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316085328
LCCN
2009455676
OCLC
262892551

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