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Cressida Cowell
How to Train Your Dragon
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a small Viking, struggles to train his dragon, Toothless. This series follows Hiccup's journey to become a hero, exploring themes of friendship, courage, and finding your own path, all with a humorous and adventurous tone.

Hiccup
How to Train Your Dragon #0.5
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon #1
How to be a pirate
How to Train Your Dragon #2
How to Speak Dragonese
How to Train Your Dragon #3
How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse
How to Train Your Dragon #4
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
How to Train Your Dragon #5
Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
How to Train Your Dragon #6
How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
How to Train Your Dragon #7
Day of the Dreader
How to Train Your Dragon #7.5
How to Break a Dragon's Heart
How to Train Your Dragon #8
How to Steal a Dragon's Sword
How to Train Your Dragon #9
How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel
How to Train Your Dragon #10
How to Betray a Dragon's Hero
How to Train Your Dragon #11
How to fight a dragon's fury
How to Train Your Dragon #12The books are best read in publication order, starting with "How to Train Your Dragon." While each book has a self-contained adventure, there's an overarching narrative that develops Hiccup's character and the world over time.
The book series was adapted into a successful animated film franchise by DreamWorks Animation, which also spawned a television series. The adaptations take significant creative liberties with the plot and character designs compared to the original books.
The series begins with Hiccup as a young, somewhat reluctant Viking, and follows his growth into a leader. The scope of the adventures expands, and the challenges he faces become more complex, reflecting his journey from boy to hero.
Beyond the main series, there are companion books such as "A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons" which provide additional lore and insights into the world of Hiccup and Toothless.