How to Be a Viking

Meet the not-so-mighty warrior from the amazing films in this cute picture book for all you lucky smallies. Long ago there was a little Viking called Hiccup, who dreamed of being a hero. And before that, there was an author called Cressida Cowell, who was writing her first ever story about Hiccup. She went on to create a super-funny fiction series. Hiccup became a mighty hero and a Hollywood film star. But the first book about Hiccup was this picture book full of jokes and adorable artwork. Want to be a Viking hero? Hop aboard!

  • A charming first picture book about Hiccup the Viking
  • The inspiration for the How to Train Your Dragon series
  • A must for younger fans of the Dreamworks films
  • Exciting story of facing fears and saving the day

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    Cressida Cowell

    Cressida Cowell is the author of the bestselling Hiccup the Viking books, and many picture books including the award-winning Emily Brown series.

    Awards

    Cressida Cowell has won many major awards including the Nestles Smarties Prize for This Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown and the Blue Peter Book Award for The Wizards of Once. In July 2019 she was named Children’s Laureate 2019-2021.

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