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How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel (How to Train Your Dragon)

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How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel (How to Train Your Dragon)

How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel (How to Train Your Dragon) by Cressida Cowell
English | Apr. 22, 2014 | ISBN: 0316244082 | 194 Pages | PDF | 0.40 MB

The Dragon Rebellion has begun, bringing the Vikings' darkest hour upon them. Hiccup has become an outcast, but that won't stop him from going on the most harrowing and important quest of his life. He must find the Dragon's Jewel in order to save his people…but where should he begin?
Don't miss Hiccup's most dangerous adventure yet!
A delight for 8+ The Times Cowell's loopy, scattershot imagination is as compelling as ever Financial Times Cowell is an effortlessly funny writer and is brimming with creativity…Highly recommended Birmingham Post Action and excitement aplenty The Daily Telegraph PRAISE FOR THE HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON BOOKS: 'Fiercely exciting and laugh-aloud funny, it is as full of joy for children of 7+ who have given up reading as for those who love it.' Amanda Craig, The Times The most inventive, entertaining and demanding contemporary children's epic telegraph.co.uk CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK: This book is great fun and has a Blackadderish sense of humour … full of the sort of jokes that will make schoolboys snigger. Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times … raucous and slapstick … liberally illustrated with [Cressida Cowell's] riotous drawings, notes and maps. The Financial Times [Cressida Cowell] puts a contemporary spin on the old brains over brawn moral and brings the story to a climax with a thrilling dragon duel. Lots for lots of different readers to enjoy. Books for Keeps 'a hilarious and gripping adventure, beautifully paced and studded with great dramatic scenes.' Amanda Craig, Times Bulging with good jokes, funny drawings and dramatic scenes, it is absolutely wonderful. Independent on Sunday 'If light amusement is required, Cressida Cowell's How to Break a Dragon's Heart delivers all it promises. There are lots of illustrations and a playfulness with language that will draw in even the most reluctant reader.' Daily Telegraph 'is not only funny, well written and thrilling, but also wise about what we owe those who love us.' The Times 'Ahead of the film of the same title due to be released next March, this is a special edition of the first book in the uproarious series about Viking Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.