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How To Fight A Dragon’s Fury

I’ve been reading this series since I was 7, and I feel like I have come to the end of a long and very memorable journey with Hiccup Horrendous Haddock The Third. This series is so cleverly written, being humorous and exciting but also wise at the same time. Cressida’s characters are so beautifully complex and realistic. Her story, though for children, explores themes like freedom and slavery, and I loved how Cressida was able to acknowledge the faults of the human race, which is quite hard in a children’s book.

I have watched the popular movie adaptation, but if you have watched it and are worried about spoilers, don’t be. Basically, the only things the book and movie have in common are some of the character names and the main setting. In my opinion, the book is much better than the movie. I’m not saying I hate the movie, just that everything I liked about the book was changed. The vikings in the movie aren’t nearly as terrifying as in the book, and Toothless and Fishlegs? Completely changed. And also, Camicazi. Why is there no mention of my favourite bog-burglar? Actually, come to think of it, there was no mention of bog-burglars at all. And I’m going to move on to the next paragraph or I probably will spoil the entire series for whoever is reading this.

How To Fight A Dragon’s Fury was everything I hoped for and more. It was a little sentimental at the end, and I think Cressida was feeling sad about ending the series and let her emotions show through a little.

So overall rating? 4.9 stars out of 5. And It’s rare for a book to get anything more than 2.5 stars from me. This series is an excellent read for children, and even adults who don’t mind a little fantasy sometimes. Anyone who likes Harry Potter will probably like this.*

This series is probably going to remain in my all-time favourites list forever. The series starts out light and funny, perfect for younger readers who are looking for a great but simple read, but as the story progresses, the words hold deeper meanings and the plot becomes far more complex. Some people might not like the first few books, but the last couple of books are definitely the best. I'm going to shut up now. Just go read the book.

The series has 12 books: How To Train Your Dragon, How To Be A Pirate, How To Speak Dragonese, How To Cheat A Dragon’s Curse, How To Twist A Dragon’s Tale, A Hero’s Guide To Deadly Dragons, How To Ride A Dragon’s Storm, How To Break A Dragon’s Heart, How To Steal A Dragon’s Sword, How To Seize A Dragon’s Jewel, How To Betray A Dragon’s Hero, How To Fight A Dragon’s Fury.

Goodbye, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock The Third. Thanks for showing me how to become a hero the hard way.

*If this prediction turns out to be wrong (which is highly unlikely) remember I said probably.