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How to Train Your Dragon 20th Anniversary Edition

Book 1

Cressida Cowell author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:8th Jun '23

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This special edition celebrates 20 years of the beloved dragon tale, introducing new stories and exclusive content for fans of all ages.

In the How to Train Your Dragon 20th Anniversary Edition, Cressida Cowell celebrates two decades of her beloved story with a special commemorative edition that includes exclusive bonus content. This edition not only revisits the original tale of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a small Viking with a big destiny, but also introduces readers to a new adventure titled How to Train Your Hogfly. Fans, both old and new, will find joy in this delightful addition that expands the enchanting world of dragons and Vikings.

Hiccup, often underestimated by his tribe, is about to embark on a journey that will test his courage and wit. With the help of a tiny dragon, he must prove his worthiness as a hero or risk being banished forever. This story of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery resonates with readers of all ages, making it a timeless classic.

The anniversary edition features charming illustrations by Cowell, bringing the characters and their adventures to life. It also includes rare Viking material, such as Hiccup's birth certificate, making it a treasure trove for fans. Whether you grew up with the original story or are discovering it for the first time, the How to Train Your Dragon 20th Anniversary Edition is a must-have addition to any bookshelf.

Funny, thrilling and ideal for children needing to discover the hero inside themselves * The Times *
If you haven't discovered Hiccup yet, you're missing out on one of the greatest inventions of modern children's literature
Proper modern classics * Sunday Express *
Quite simply, Cressida Cowell has an exceptional ability to give children what they like. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a Viking who doesn't fit in: gawky and geeky, his adventures with his hunting-dragon Toothless are madcap and marvellous. Give it to a child, and see them become engrossed immediately. * The Independent *
A laugh out loud romp of a Viking adventure * Observer *
Bulging with good jokes, funny drawings and dramatic scenes, it is absolutely wonderful * Independent on Sunday *
Perfect for tricky boy readers, as the action scenes are first-class. * The Sunday Telegraph *
What we have here is Harry Potter meets Blackadder. * The Glasgow Herald *
Full of bright wit, this is a brilliant book that launched a huge series...a fantastic adventure that explores failure as well as success and weighs the cost of being different against the price of fitting in * The List *
Pretty much everyone I know who has children adores these audiobooks and have listened to them on many a long (and otherwise fractious) car journey. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a famous dragon trainer but he had to learn the hard way. Proper LOL funny as read by former Doctor Who David Tennant, you'll love listening to them too. -- Sarra Manning * Sarra Manning, Red Magazine Online *

ISBN: 9781444973006

Dimensions: 200mm x 134mm x 36mm

Weight: 443g

368 pages