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How to Twist a Dragon's Tale

Cressida Cowell (2007)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages256 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8
Goodreads4.23/5 (12823)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal DeathViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

When the tremors from the erupting volcano on Volcano Island begin to cause the Exterminator dragon eggs to hatch, Hiccup knows it is up to him to restore the missing Fire-Stone and save the Tribes from being wiped out.

Is How to Twist a Dragon's Tale appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Parents should know this is a humorous middle-grade adventure featuring dragon battles and volcano danger with mild peril but no graphic content. The series emphasizes cleverness over violence and celebrates underdogs.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the exciting dragon adventure with humor, friendship, and a hero who uses his brains instead of brawn to save the day.

Tags

Children's FantasyDragon FictionHumorous FantasyAdventure Fantasy