There are 3 Viking mythological references in the first several chapters of the book: What does "misadventure" mean? What does this tell you about the book or Hiccup? What do you know about pirates (other than the Pirates of the Caribbean movies)?Īre there any real pirates anymore? (there are some off the coast of Somalia, in northeast Africa) All rights reserved.ĭid you read the How to Train Your Dragon, or any of the series in which Hiccup is the hero? Or see the movie? What do you already know about Hiccup Dowler, Mercer Island Library, WAĬopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Cheeky drawings in the style of grade-school doodles add to the general appeal of the tale.–Farida S. The usual 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. After a series of hair-raising, humorous escapades on the high seas, a deadly island, and an undersea cavern, Hiccup learns some surprising things about his previously undervalued abilities. During a pirate-training session, them meet up with charming "Alvin the Poor-But-Honest-Farmer," who is keen to help them discover the legendary treasure of Grimbeard the Ghastly. It doesn't help that Hiccup's dragon, Toothless, is predisposed to hypochondria and cowardice. Although the skinny, freckled Hiccup has more brains than the rest of the Hairy Hooligans put together, he has a hard time garnering respect from anyone, least of all his arch-rival, Snotlout. The sequel to How to Train Your Dragon (Little, Brown, 2004) continues the adventures of the son of Stoick the Vast and future leader of the Hairy Hooligan Viking tribe. Grade Level: 5th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) How to Be a Pirate (Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III)
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