{"product_id":"how-to-train-your-dragon-4-books-collection-set-cressida-cowell-ages-7-12-paperback","title":"How to Train Your Dragon 4 Books Collection Set by Cressida Cowell - Ages 7-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Train Your Dragon\u003cbr\u003eHow to Be a Pirate\u003cbr\u003eHow to Speak Dragonese\u003cbr\u003eHow to Cheat a Dragon's Curse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 7-12 (Grades 2-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the wild, windswept world of the Hairy Hooligan Vikings with this four-book paperback collection from beloved author-illustrator Cressida Cowell. Following the misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his hopeless-looking dragon Toothless, these stories mix laugh-out-loud humor with genuine heart and real adventure. Packed with Cowell's own quirky black-and-white illustrations, this set offers a fantastic introduction to the series that inspired the hit DreamWorks movies, and makes a brilliant pick for reluctant readers and dragon-loving kids alike who are ready for longer, funnier, more adventurous chapter books all their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection gathers four core adventures from the How to Train Your Dragon series, following Hiccup as he stumbles from one Viking crisis to the next. In the first book, Hiccup must train a dragon to avoid banishment from the Hairy Hooligan tribe, only to discover his dragon, Toothless, is small and not remotely fierce, right as a monstrous sea dragon threatens the island. The second book sends Hiccup on a seafaring treasure hunt after a mysterious coffin washes ashore, pitting him against the villainous Alvin the Treacherous and a terrifying Monstrous Strangulator. The third story raises the stakes when Toothless is captured by Romans, forcing Hiccup and his friend Fishlegs to mount a daring rescue using Hiccup's secret skill: speaking Dragonese. The fourth book finds Hiccup racing to find a rare cure after a friend is struck by a dangerous sting, battling Sharkworms and Doomfangs along the way. Across all four stories, Cowell blends slapstick comedy, inventive dragon lore, and a lovable underdog hero who proves brains and kindness can triumph over brawn. Her distinctive illustrated style and scrawled \"ancient\" manuscripts add to the immersive, funny tone that has made the series a favorite in classrooms and homes alike. Each paperback suits independent readers ready to move beyond early readers into longer, illustrated chapter books full of visual jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete paperback adventures in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten and illustrated by Cressida Cowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat transition series into longer chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumor-filled stories with real adventure and heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired the hit movie franchise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA giftable set for birthdays or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Train Your Dragon — Hiccup trains a dragon to avoid banishment, though Toothless looks nothing like a fierce beast.\u003cbr\u003eHow to Be a Pirate — Hiccup hunts for treasure, racing the villainous Alvin the Treacherous.\u003cbr\u003eHow to Speak Dragonese — When Toothless is captured by Romans, Hiccup must speak Dragonese to save him.\u003cbr\u003eHow to Cheat a Dragon's Curse — Hiccup seeks a rare cure to save a friend from a deadly sting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCressida Cowell is the author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired the DreamWorks Animation film franchise. She grew up spending summers on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland, an experience that shaped the wild, windswept settings of her books. Cowell has gone on to write and illustrate other beloved children's series, including The Wizards of Once. She is known for pairing witty, inventive storytelling with her own distinctive hand-drawn artwork, footnotes, and faux-ancient manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith four complete stories, hilarious illustrations, and an endearing underdog hero, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday present, or back-to-school addition to any young reader's bookshelf. It's perfect for summer reading, classroom libraries, or sparking a lifelong love of dragons, adventure, and storytelling in kids of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cressida Cowell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59200612270454,"sku":"MAN-2CAN-U020350-1444983857","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/how-to-train-your-dragon-4-books-collection-cressida-cowell-paperback.jpg?v=1793622748","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/how-to-train-your-dragon-4-books-collection-set-cressida-cowell-ages-7-12-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}