Book Series · 13 Books

How to Train Your Dragon Books

In order from How to Train Your Dragon to How to Fight a Dragon's Fury.

How to Train Your Dragon
How to Be a Pirate
How to Speak Dragonese
How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How to Train Your Dragon
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2003

How to Train Your Dragon

By Cressida Cowell

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

214 pages· 31,480 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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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.
The complete set

How to Train Your Dragon Series

13 books · Published 2003–2015

How to Train Your Dragon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2003

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

How to Be a Pirate

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004

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

How to Speak Dragonese

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2005

A Viking boy uncovers a plot to steal dragons, sparking an epic adventure.

How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006

Hiccup must find a rare cure to save his friend from a deadly sting.

How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
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How to Twist a Dragon's Tale

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A young Viking named Hiccup must stop a volcano from erupting and save his tribe from destruction.

A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
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A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

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

How to Ride a Dragon's Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

A Viking hero races against time to save his father and win a perilous challenge.

How to Break a Dragon's Heart

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2009

A young Viking named Hiccup must navigate treacherous waters and battle fierce dragons to save his tribe and uncover the secrets of his past.

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A dragon rebellion threatens the Vikings. Can Hiccup save them?

How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

A young Viking named Hiccup must navigate a treacherous world of dragons and rival tribes to find a legendary jewel and save his people.

How to Betray a Dragon's Hero
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How to Betray a Dragon's Hero

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

A Viking faces a dilemma as a battle threatens his world.

The Complete Book of Dragons

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Discover every dragon species from the beloved series, including new ones, in this illustrated guide.

How to Fight a Dragon's Fury

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

A boy must save dragons and end a rebellion to secure the Viking world's future.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2014

The Complete Book of Dragons
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The Complete Book of Dragons

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Discover every dragon species from the beloved series, including new ones, in this illustrated guide.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the How to Train Your Dragon series?

There are 13 books in the How to Train Your Dragon series. It began with How to Train Your Dragon in 2003, and the newest book, How to Fight a Dragon's Fury, was published in 2015.

What ages are the How to Train Your Dragon books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which How to Train Your Dragon book is the longest?

How to Fight a Dragon's Fury is the longest book in the series at 64,605 words (472 pages).

Which How to Train Your Dragon book is the shortest?

The Complete Book of Dragons is the shortest at 9,409 words (224 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring How to Train Your Dragon to life.

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Cressida Cowell

Author

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