How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate
By Cressida Cowell
Hiccup hunts legendary treasure, but pirates, dragons and ancient riddles test his Viking courage.
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Average score: 4.59
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What do our readers think of How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the adventure funny and exciting, especially the pirates, dragons, treasure and silly jokes. They also enjoy Hiccup’s cleverness and the lively illustrations.
What does the Pageticker team say about How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate?
How to Be a Pirate is the second book in Cressida Cowell’s Hiccup Horrendous Haddock series. We loved its mix of pirate peril, illustrations, quirky names and a thoughtful message about courage, cleverness and what makes a true hero.
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What is How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate about?
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover the legendary treasure of his ancestor, Grimbeard the Ghastly. Alongside his loyal friends, Hiccup faces perilous challenges, including treacherous pirates and fearsome dragons. As they navigate this daring adventure, Hiccup must master sword fighting and unravel ancient riddles to prove his worth as a true Viking hero.
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.
Discussion ideas around How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate
Brains or brawn?: Hiccup does not always look or act like a typical Viking hero. Which of his qualities help him most, and why?
What makes a hero?: How does the adventure challenge the idea that a hero must be strong, fearless or good at fighting?
Treasure and greed: Why can treasure be tempting, and what problems can happen when people care about it too much?
Friends in danger: How do Hiccup’s friends and Toothless affect the choices he makes during the quest?
Rules and traditions: Which Viking rules or traditions seem useful, and which ones would you change if you lived in Hiccup’s world?
Pages
240 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2010
First published
2004
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