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How to Be a Pirate

Cressida Cowell (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesHiccup / How to Train Your Dragon #2
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.08
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeHumorFriendshipQuest

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Coming of AgeQuestReluctant HeroFish out of WaterTraining ArcFound FamilyPirate

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityCourageFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryAdventure

Synopsis

Follows the further adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third as his Viking training continues and his father leads a stranger and the Hairy Hooligans to the Isle of Skullions in search of a pirate's treasure.

Is How to Be a Pirate appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This middle grade fantasy adventure features mild peril and Viking-themed action suitable for young readers. The humor and heart make it perfect for the target age group with no concerning content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Hiccup on his treasure hunt adventure with dragons, pirates, and plenty of Viking humor and excitement.

Tags

Humorous FantasyPirate AdventureDragon FantasyViking Fantasy