Introduction:
“How to Train Your Dragon” is a series of children’s books written and illustrated by British author Cressida Cowell. The books tell the story of a Viking boy named Hiccup and his experiences with dragons. The books have been adapted into a number of media, including a successful animated film trilogy, television series and video games. The first book in the series, “How to Train Your Dragon,” was published in 2003. The series is known for its humor, action, and strong characters.
Type of Series:
The “How to Train Your Dragon” series is set in the fictional Viking island of Berk, where dragons and humans coexist in an uneasy peace. The story follows the adventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a young Viking who aspires to be a dragon trainer like his father, but struggles to prove himself due to his small size and lack of physical strength. Hiccup eventually befriends a dragon he calls Toothless, and together they learn to understand and communicate with dragons.
Series of Fantasy and Humor:
The series is known for its blend of fantasy and humor, as well as its strong themes of friendship, loyalty, and understanding. The main characters, Hiccup and Toothless, have a close bond and their relationship is central to the story.
The series has been adapted into a number of media, including a successful animated film trilogy produced by Dreamworks Animation, a television series, and video games. The first film, “How to Train Your Dragon,” was released in 2010, and was followed by two sequels, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” in 2014, and “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” in 2019. The franchise has also a spin-off film “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” which was released in 2019 as well. The television series, “DreamWorks Dragons,” ran for eight seasons from 2012 to 2018, and was followed by a spin-off series, “Dragons: Race to the Edge.”
