How to Be a Pirate
By Cressida Cowell
A mysterious coffin sends Hiccup hunting treasure—but what’s inside the forbidden box?
Genres
What is How to Be a Pirate about?
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is determined to become a proper Viking hero, but sword-fighting lessons are not going well. When he discovers a mysterious coffin and a riddle leading to Grimbeard the Ghastly’s treasure, Hiccup, Toothless and their friends set off on a dangerous hunt. They must face fierce pirates, murderous dragons and the treacherous Alvin the Poor-but-Honest Farmer. But the greatest danger may be the forbidden box marked ‘Do Not Open’…
About the author
Cressida Cowell is a much-loved British author and illustrator. She is best known for her exciting 'How to Train Your Dragon' series, which has also become popular films. Cressida loves to inspire children to read and write, and her stories are full of adventure, humour, and unforgettable characters.
Pages
222 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2004
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