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Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was an awesome sword-fighter, a dragon-whisperer and the greatest viking hero who ever lived. But it wasn't always like that. Hiccup's memoirs look back to when Hiccup was just an ordinary boy, and finding it very hard to be a hero. Hiccup must battle Berserks, dodge Scarers, complete the Impossible Task and save Fishlegs from being fed to the Beast! And all while being hunted down by an old enemy with a dark secret about the Lost Throne. What's a hero to do?
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About the Author:
Cressida Cowell grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland. She was convinced that there were dragons living on this island, and has been fascinated by dragons ever since. She has a BA in English Literature from Oxford University, a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin's and an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. Cressida loves illustrating her own work, but also loves writing books for other people to illustrate as the end result can be so unexpected and inspiring. Cressida has written and illustrated eight books in the popular Hiccup series. The unique blend of child centred humour and sublime prose made Hiccup an instant hit and the series is now published in over 30 languages. How to Train Your Dragon is now a major DreamWorks Animation feature film and has received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score. A sequel is scheduled for release in 2013 and an animated series is launching on the Cartoon Network in 2012.Also the author of picture books, Cressida won the Nestle Children's Book Prize in 2006 and has been shortlisted for many others. Cressida lives in Hammersmith with her husband and three children. Check out Cressida's Hiccup website: www.howtotrainyourdragonbooks.com.
Review:
Not only funny, well written and thrilling, but also wise about what we owe those who love us * The Times * Lots of illustrations and a playfulness with language that will draw in even the most reluctant reader * The Daily Telegraph * These are glorious stories in every way * The Times * These are glorious stories in every way * The Times * These are glorious stories in every way * The Times * Told with Cowell's familiar narrative drive, humour and inventive, emphatic language * School Librarian * Told with Cowell's familiar narrative drive, humour and inventive, emphatic language * School Librarian * Another enchanting series of adventures about Hiccup * Daily Express * Another enchanting series of adventures about Hiccup * Daily Express *
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- PublisherHodder Childrens
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1844569829
- ISBN 13 9781844569823
- BindingAudio CD
- Number of pages280
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