Cressida Cowell is the #1 internationally bestselling author and illustrator of The Wizards of Once and the How to Train Your Dragon series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for things to eat, and exploring the island. She now lives in Hammersmith, England, with her husband, three children, and a dog named Pigeon.
Praise for How to Train Your Dragon:
IRA and CBC Children's Choices List 2005
"Short chapters, clever slapstick, kid-pleasing character names and
goofy, childlike drawings will keep even reluctant readers turning
these pages--and chuckling as they go."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for How to Train Your Dragon: How to Be a Pirate:
"Quick wit and a heroic heart win out over brawn and bravado... but
underneath it all, this is [an] exploration of what true heroism
and leadership are all about."--Kirkus
"...This is a goofy and exciting tale of an underdog who proves
that brains can be just as important as brawn. Kids will hoot at
the ridiculous names and sympathize with Hiccup's exasperation with
his truly obstinate but strangely lovable dragon. A delightful
read."--School Library Journal
"A narrative rich in dragon muck... genuinely fierce [and]
intelligent."--Kirkus
"Motifs of deceptive appearances, last-minute escapes, and the
merits of inner worth are addressed with humor that is accessible
to both reluctant and avid readers."--School Library Journal
"This hilarious farce will appeal to heroic fiction
fans."--Booklist
Praise for How to Train Your Dragon:
IRA and CBC Children's Choices List 2005
"Short chapters, clever slapstick, kid-pleasing character names and
goofy, childlike drawings will keep even reluctant readers turning
these pages--and chuckling as they go."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for How to Train Your Dragon: How to Be a
Pirate:
"Quick wit and a heroic heart win out over
brawn and bravado... but underneath it all, this is [an]
exploration of what true heroism and leadership are all
about."--Kirkus
"...This is a goofy and exciting tale of an underdog who proves
that brains can be just as important as brawn. Kids will hoot at
the ridiculous names and sympathize with Hiccup's exasperation with
his truly obstinate but strangely lovable dragon. A delightful
read."--School Library Journal
"A narrative rich in dragon muck... genuinely fierce [and]
intelligent."--Kirkus
"Motifs of deceptive appearances, last-minute escapes, and the
merits of inner worth are addressed with humor that is accessible
to both reluctant and avid readers."--School Library Journal
"This hilarious farce will appeal to heroic fiction
fans."--Booklist
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