How to Train Your Viking by Toothless the Dragon Paperback – 2 Feb. 2006

My eldest read this in about ten minutes. She loved it. I should have paid more attention. I assumed it was a proper novel, not someone cashing in reselling a book that was probably free. So just be aware.

I can't begin to be objective about Cressida Cowell and her enchanting How to Train Your Dragon series, so suffice to say that this was another slice of literary indulgence for my son and I.This is a 'by blow' to the main plot, and so doesn't advance the saga of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his titanic struggle against his nemesis, Alvin the Treacherous. Instead it focuses on the relationship between Hiccup and naughty, greedy, selfish little Toothless, who's infinitely much more interesting than the good looking but silently two dimensional licorice dragon of the movies.One of the high points of this book are the 'How To Speak Dragonese' inserts. These are so hysterically funny that useful phrases such as, "Pishyu na flicka-flame bum support" (Please do not set fire to the chair) and, "Mi mamma no likeit yum-yum on di bum" (My mother does not appreciate being bitten on the bottom) instantly became classics in our house. In fact, they were such a great hit that the highlight of my son's 9th birthday party was a 'How To Speak Dragonese' masterclass, with him speaking Dragonese and me translating. If you are up for the challenge and would like a little help with the pronounciation, you can even follow this link to find online footage of Cressida herself speaking Dragonese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u96Kc_R8iKA

"How to Train Your Viking" is a quirky "sidebar" story by Toothless the Dragon as part of the "How To Train Your Dragon" book series, and is a bit difficult to find in the U.S., which necessitates shopping in Amazon U.K. In general, I have been very pleased with the quality of the books, the careful packing, and the prompt delivery arrangements from sellers on Amazon U.K. This order was no exception. I am thankful that I can obtain Cressida Cowell's wonderful children's adventures from U.K. merchants when none in the U.S. have them!

This book is very entertaining especially if you love dragons and vikings. It's written from the perspective of Toothless the dragon. It's funny and makes you giggle. Cressida Cowell has a gift for writing great stories like this. It's quite short so it can be read quite quickly and won't put off those starting to read independently. I have the paperback edition. All in all a great read!

Book is in great condition.

As described but was not great condition

This is the littlest of the "Hiccup" books. The first we read as a family was "How to train your dragon" and I've since read it to every class I've taught. Great characters, humour for all ages and every book in the series eagerly awaited. None disappoint, in fact the more you get to know the characters the better they get. Best read aloud, with all the silly voices and the children beside you to enjoy the illustrations. In fact it got my son drawing as well as reading!

"literally perfect" - quote form my 10 year old son who has read the entire series. This book is tiny, its one of the world book day 99 ones and they were very over-priced on ebay!