How to Be a Pirate
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004 · Est. 4 hour read

How to Be a Pirate

By Cressida Cowell

Book #2 in the How to Train Your Dragon series

A young Viking named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third embarks on a quest to find the treasure of his ancestor, Grimbeard the Ghastly.

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211 pages· 27,581 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Hiccup stumbles upon a mysterious riddle promising the treasure of Grimbeard the Ghastly, his pirate ancestor. With his friends, he embarks on a perilous quest, facing deadly dragons and ruthless Viking pirates. As they hone their swordfighting skills, the stakes rise: will they outwit their foes and claim the legendary treasure, or will the island's dangers prove too great? Dive into a world of adventure, humor, and unexpected twists as Hiccup's journey unfolds.

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Read the bestselling books that inspired the hit movie sensation! When Hiccup finds a coffin at sea, he opens it to discover a riddle that will lead to the treasure of Grimbeard the Ghastly, the world’s greatest pirate and Hiccup’s ancestor. So Hiccup and his friends set out on a treasure hunt, determined to master the art of swordfighting. How else will they escape an island of murderous dragons, defeat a boatload of Viking pirates, and survive all the twists and turns their journey will bring? Join Hiccup and his friends on another rollicking illustrated adventure, and discover the brilliant combination of magic, action, humor, and heart that has made Cressida Cowell a beloved bestseller around the globe.

At a glance
Format
Pages
211
Words
27,581
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
990L
Themes & topics
Books about dragonsBooks about piratesBooks about treasureBooks about vikingsBooks about buried treasure
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.5
F&P level
~X
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
88564
Publication
Published
February 1, 2010
First published
July 15, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316085281

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