How to Train Your Dragon | Film Tie in Edition

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell | 2025 Film Tie-In Edition

Introduction

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell is the hilarious and adventurous first book in the bestselling series that inspired the DreamWorks live-action film. Follow Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, an unlikely young Viking, as he faces a dangerous dragon challenge that will test his courage, intelligence, and determination.

About This Book

Hiccup is the son of the chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe and the heir to its throne, but he does not feel much like the heroic Viking everyone expects him to become. When he and nine other young Vikings must complete their dragon-training initiation, failure means being banished from the tribe.

Hiccup's dragon is far from the terrifying creature he imagined. Instead, he ends up with a tiny brown dragon that has wings but no teeth. His unusual companion seems unlikely to help him become a hero, especially when the enormous Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus threatens the Vikings of Berk.

As the danger grows, Hiccup discovers that being a hero is not simply about strength or appearances. His resourcefulness, courage, compassion, and ability to think differently may be exactly what his tribe needs.

What You’ll Discover

• Hiccup's first adventure: Follow the unlikely Viking heir as he faces his dragon-training initiation.
• An unusual dragon: Meet Hiccup's small, toothless companion and discover why appearances can be misleading.
• Viking life: Enter the world of the Hairy Hooligan tribe and the island of Berk.
• A dangerous threat: Face the enormous Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus as it threatens the Viking community.
• Courage and intelligence: Discover how creativity, determination, and quick thinking can be more valuable than physical strength.
• Friendship and self-belief: Explore the importance of accepting differences and finding confidence in your own abilities.

Perfect For

• Children aged 8 and above
• Fans of the How to Train Your Dragon films
• Readers who love dragons and fantasy adventures
• Children who enjoy humorous chapter books
• Young readers interested in Vikings, friendship, and imaginative storytelling
• Families looking for entertaining fantasy books for independent or shared reading

Why You’ll Love This Book

How to Train Your Dragon combines outrageous humour, imaginative dragons, Viking adventure, and an underdog hero into a story that celebrates being different. Hiccup's unusual approach to problems makes his journey especially engaging as he discovers that heroism does not always look the way people expect.

This 2025 film tie-in paperback is an exciting way for young readers to experience the original story that inspired the film while enjoying the humour, adventure, and memorable characters of Cressida Cowell's beloved series.