How to Train Your Dragon
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2003 · Est. 4.5 hour read

How to Train Your Dragon

Written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell

Book #1 in the How to Train Your Dragon series

A young Viking named Hiccup must catch a dragon to prove himself to his tribe.

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214 pages· 31,480 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 930L
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Bookroo's summary

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a quiet Viking chief's son, faces a daunting initiation: catch and train a dragon. As he navigates this perilous task, Hiccup discovers unconventional methods that could redefine his clan's traditions. Will he emerge as a hero or become dragon fodder? Dive into his thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and comedic misadventures, where the stakes are as high as the skies he hopes to conquer. Join Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, in a tale of courage, friendship, and the quest to find one's true path.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
214
Words
31,480
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.6
F&P level
~V
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
78100
Publication
Published
February 1, 2010
First published
March 13, 2003
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316085274

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