by Cressida Cowell
I love this series. It's insanely fun and hilarious. In this one, we have the Viking swimming contest, in which the last who comes back wins. Fishlegs can't swim and Hiccup isn't much better. However they get kidnapped by Norbert the Nutjob (probably my favorite reoccurring villain) and put on a s...
Ah, Snotlout. Here I thought the days of amnesia about Hiccup's accomplishments were behind us. You continue to prove me wrong.How to Ride a Dragon's Storm goes back to the "adventure recap" feeling of the first few books, and sets aside the overarching plot progression of the series. Don't get me w...
I enjoyed the last book quite a bit more, but still enjoyed this one.I'm a bit disappointed that Count Olaf Alvin is continuously mentioned, but hasn't yet shown up again.When is that other shoe going to drop, Ms Cowell?!Drunken/dragon-nipped Toothless was pretty hilarious, and I loved how Hiccup, C...
I read these after watching the feature film from Dreamworks, which I greatly enjoyed. However, they are two very different things, no more so apparent than in the vastly different portrayals of Toothless. So, be aware of that. The books are amusing and easy reads for kids 7 and up.