Writer thoughts: I don't know how Cowell keeps all her dragons straight. My husband pointed out that Hiccup is slowly gathering more and more allies from each tribe, impressing each tribe, and becoming some sort of leader/hero to each viking tribe. It seems to be able to do a lot more than a normal clock. I'm curious to see what happens with that "ticking thing" compass/clock/timer in the next book. The record is 3 months, 5 days, and 6 hours. Only the bravest, most daring Viking would stay in the water past a few minutes. Since the sea is freezing cold and full of treacherous dragon sharks and other deadly creatures, this makes sense. The Vikings say the last swimmer to the beach is the winner. It's perfect and so totally fits this world. I love the Viking version of a swim race. I love that he learns something new in this book, that he decides what sort of chief he's going to be. I love that Hiccup is growing up a little. Well, maybe surprised for 80% of what unfolds. Despite CC liberally planting foreshadowing and plot clues, I am surprised every time. Reader thoughts: I keep thinking I can predict the ends for these books, or even the middles. Cressida lives in Hammersmith with her husband and three children.Ħ. Also the author of picture books, Cressida has won the Nestle Children's Book Prize 2006 and has been shortlisted for many others.
A DreamWorks Animation feature film is out in March 2010. How to Train Your Dragon is now published in over 30 languages. The unique blend of child centred humour and sublime prose made Hiccup an instant hit. Cressida has written and illustrated eight books in the popular Hiccup series. Cressida loves illustrating her own work, but also loves writing books for other people to illustrate as the end result can be so unexpected and inspiring. She has a BA in English Literature from Oxford University, a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin's and an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. She was convinced that there were dragons living on this island, and has been fascinated by dragons ever since. Cressida Cowell grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland.
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