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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008 · Est. 3 hour read
A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
Part of the How to Train Your Dragon series
A young Viking named Hiccup embarks on a journey to prove himself as a great warrior.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,062 ratings
233 pages· 21,101 words· Est. 3 hour read
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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
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.5
- F&P level
- ~W
Publication
- Published
- August 17, 2010
- First published
- June 5, 2008
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316085328
- LCCN
- 2009455676
- OCLC
- 262892551
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