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Title details for How to Be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell - Available

How to Be a Pirate

#2 in series

by Cressida Cowell
David Tennant
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When Hiccup finds a coffin at sea, he opens it to discover a riddle that will lead to the treasure of Grimbeard the Ghastly, the world's greatest pirate and Hiccup's ancestor. So Hiccup and his friends set out on a treasure hunt, determined to master the art of swordfighting. How else will they escape an island of murderous dragons, defeat a boatload of Viking pirates, and survive all the twists and turns their journey will bring?
Join Hiccup and his friends on another rollicking illustrated adventure, and discover the brilliant combination of magic, action, humor, and heart that has made Cressida Cowell a beloved bestseller around the globe.

  • Creators

  • Series

    How to Train Your Dragon

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 10, 2013

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781478954040
      • File size: 83695 KB
      • Duration: 02:54:21

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 990
    • Text Difficulty: 5-7

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Four years of preparation should be sufficient to mold a top-notch pirate. When the training vessel sinks to the bottom of the sea and a mysterious sea chest is found, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his sidekick, Fish Legs, "learn by doing" aboard the Lucky 13. Gerard Doyle narrates each outrageous event on the quest for Grimbeard the Ghastly's treasure with nary a hesitation and every bit of subtle humor that such adventures demand. He whines, wheedles, and schemes with the sleaziest of pirates. His impersonation of Toothless the Dragon is as annoying as possible, and his British accent adds to the mystique. Who could have imagined that the rightful heir would triumph! A.R. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      David Tennant's lovely Scots brogue--so ancient and romantic sounding--is ideal for a tale of pirates who are on an expedition to a remote island to search for treasure. But this is no ordinary adventure; it's an over-the-top experience of music, whistles, and wordplay. Tennant throws himself into it all with maximum enthusiasm, creating distinct and hilarious characters. Hiccup is inept at sword fighting and audibly unsure that he's really the heir to the pirate throne. Stoick, the chief, is Hiccup's father, and although he might be a bit dim, oh by golly, he is brave! Alvin, the poor but honest farmer, wheedles and deceives. Best of all is Hiccup's dragon, Toothless, whom Tennant plays for maximum hilarity, lisping and stuttering warnings about the folly of the expedition. A.B. (c) AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2005
      Gr 4-6 -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. 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. It doesn't help that Hiccup's dragon, Toothless, is predisposed to hypochondria and cowardice. 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. 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. 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. Cheeky drawings in the style of grade-school doodles add to the general appeal of the tale." -Farida S. Dowler, Mercer Island Library, WA"

      Copyright 2005 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2005
      Training to become a pirate, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III proves his mettle again while hunting for his ancestor's famous treasure. As rightful heir, this unlikely hero triumphs over vicious beasts and humans by relying on luck, a bit of courage, and lots of heart. Humorous childlike illustrations and zany character names add laughs to this amusing book.

      (Copyright 2005 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:990
  • Text Difficulty:5-7

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