How to Be a Pirate

Haddock III, Hiccup Horrendous a.k.a. Cressida Cowell to Whom Translation is Attributed

ISBN 10: 0316155985 / ISBN 13: 9780316155984

Published by Little, Brown and Company, New York, 2005

About this Item

Duodecimo. Colorful artwork covered boards and spine are all clean and bright. Book has a very faint bump at the front corner of the head of the spine and a nearly unnoticable trace of rubbing at the extreme tips of a couple of the outside corners. Light brown illustrated endpapers with printed "Name Goes Here" and a line - but left blank. Binding is straight and tight. Pages are all clean, white, and crisp. 211 pages. Illustrated, delightfully, by the author throughout the book. No dust jacket. Second book in the series that served as the basis for the trilogy of hit animated films, television series, and soon a live action feature. Seller Inventory # 012020

Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Be a Pirate

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, New York

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: NF

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.

About this title

Synopsis:

Read the bestselling books that inspired the hit movie sensation!

When Hiccup finds a coffin at sea, he opens it to discover a riddle that will lead to the treasure of Grimbeard the Ghastly, the world's greatest pirate and Hiccup's ancestor. So Hiccup and his friends set out on a treasure hunt, determined to master the art of swordfighting. How else will they escape an island of murderous dragons, defeat a boatload of Viking pirates, and survive all the twists and turns their journey will bring?

Join Hiccup and his friends on another rollicking illustrated adventure, and discover the brilliant combination of magic, action, humor, and heart that has made Cressida Cowell a beloved bestseller around the globe.

Review:

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

"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

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

"A narrative rich in dragon muck... genuinely fierce [and] intelligent."--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

"This hilarious farce will appeal to heroic fiction fans."--Booklist