How to Train Your Dragon: How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
Book 7
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Published:1st Jun '17
Should be back in stock very soon
In this exciting continuation, Hiccup faces challenges aboard a ship while trying to save his friends and the Wanderers. How to Train Your Dragon: How to Ride a Dragon's Storm is a delightful adventure.
In How to Train Your Dragon: How to Ride a Dragon's Storm, readers are reintroduced to the beloved character Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, a small Viking grappling with the weight of expectations placed upon him. As the heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne, Hiccup often feels more like an ordinary boy than a hero. This installment takes Hiccup on a thrilling adventure where he must navigate treacherous waters and face formidable foes, all while trying to prove himself worthy of his title.
The story unfolds as Hiccup finds himself aboard The American Dream II, accompanied by his loyal friends Fishlegs and Camicazi. They must devise a plan to escape from the clutches of the barbaric Norbert the Nutjob and avoid the menacing Polar-serpents lurking in the icy depths. The stakes are high as Hiccup has also promised to help the Wanderer slaves trapped on the ship, adding another layer of complexity to their daring escape.
With humor, heart, and plenty of action, How to Train Your Dragon: How to Ride a Dragon's Storm captures the essence of friendship and bravery. As Hiccup confronts his fears and learns to embrace his unique abilities, readers are reminded that being a hero is not just about strength, but also about compassion and cleverness. This enchanting tale continues to inspire fans of all ages, connecting them to the world of dragons and adventure.
A funny and outrageous story that will appeal to even the most reluctant reader * Family Interest *
A funny and outrageous story that will appeal to even the most reluctant reader * Family Interest *
Inspired * The Times *
Inspired * The Times *
'This fast paced adventure is packed with hilariously named characters and mythical monsters that will grab any young boys attention.' * Books for Keeps *
A hilarious and gripping adventure, beautifully paced and studded with great dramatic scenes * The Times *
A hilarious and gripping adventure, beautifully paced and studded with great dramatic scenes * The Times *
'genius' * The Times *
'... full of charm ... imaginative and bursting with inventive, off-the-wall humour, making them great stories to be read aloud.' * Waterstones Books Quarterly *
'another triumph from the creative pen of Cressida Cowell.' * Writeaway.org *
'... inspired series ... its enchantment lies primarily in the comical, affectionate and often irritable relationship between Hiccup (the only nerd in the violent Viking Hooligan tribe) and his runty little dragon Toothless.' * Amanda Craig, The Times *
'Fiercely exciting and laugh-aloud funny, it is as full of joy for children of 7+ who have given up reading as for those who love it.' * Amanda Craig, The Times *
Irresistably funny, exciting and endearing * Amanda Craig, The Times *
CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK: This book is great fun and has a Blackadderish sense of humour ... full of the sort of jokes that will make schoolboys snigger. * Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times *
How to Train Your Dragon is a delightful narrative caper... It offers a challenging read to 11-year-olds, and rewards reading aloud, especially for those who relish an element of theatre at story time. * Sunday Herald, Glasgow *
... raucous and slapstick ... liberally illustrated with [Cressida Cowell's] riotous drawings, notes and maps. * The Financial Times *
[Cressida Cowell] puts a contemporary spin on the old brains over brawn moral and brings the story to a climax with a thrilling dragon duel. Lots for lots of different readers to enjoy. * Books for Keeps *
'a hilarious and gripping adventure, beautifully paced and studded with great dramatic scenes.' * Amanda Craig, Times *
Bulging with good jokes, funny drawings and dramatic scenes, it is absolutely wonderful. * Independent on Sunday *
'Cowell writes laugh-out-loud books with plenty of boy appeal Cowells anarchic drawings suit the slapstick humour.' * The Herald *
'If you haven't discovered Hiccup yet, you're missing out on one of the greatest inventions of modern children's literature.' * Julia Eccleshare, Guardian children's editor *
Scary, crazy... and very funny. * First News *
ISBN: 9780340999127
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 22mm
Weight: 260g
288 pages