Authors: Cressida Cowell

About this author’s books

These books offer a lively and playful reading experience, blending humor with adventurous storytelling centered on mythical creatures and magical worlds. The tone is lighthearted yet engaging, with a steady rhythm that balances action and character moments, inviting readers into imaginative settings where friendship and self-discovery unfold naturally.

Common threads

  • Stories typically follow young protagonists navigating challenges involving dragons or magic.
  • Pacing alternates between fast-moving adventures and humorous, reflective episodes.
  • Conflicts often arise from misunderstandings, quests, or tests of courage and loyalty.
  • Resolutions tend to emphasize growth, friendship, and clever problem-solving.
  • Narratives frequently incorporate playful narration and whimsical details.

Good fit if you like

  • Enjoy stories where humor and adventure are closely intertwined.
  • Prefer clear, steady pacing with moments of lighthearted reflection.
  • Appreciate character-driven plots focused on friendship and self-reliance.
  • Like imaginative settings populated by mythical creatures and magical elements.
  • Are drawn to narratives that balance action with playful, accessible language.

Not ideal if…

  • You prefer stories with complex, multi-layered plots or darker tones.
  • You expect heavily detailed worldbuilding or intricate political intrigue.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • How to Be a Viking — Cressida Cowell

    How to Be a Viking — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon: How to Speak Dragonese — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon: How to Speak Dragonese — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Seize a Dragon’s Jewel — Cressida Cowell

    How to Seize a Dragon’s Jewel — Cressida Cowell

  • Hiccup the Seasick Viking — Cressida Cowell

    Hiccup the Seasick Viking — Cressida Cowell

  • How to train Your Dragpn — Cressida Cowell

    How to train Your Dragpn — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Twist a Dragon’s Tale — Cressida Cowell

    How to Twist a Dragon’s Tale — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon: How to Break a Dragon’s Heart — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon: How to Break a Dragon’s Heart — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse (How to Train Your Dragon) — Cressida Cowell

    How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse (How to Train Your Dragon) — Cressida Cowell

  • The Story of Tantrum O’Furrily — Cressida Cowell

    The Story of Tantrum O’Furrily — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon School Doom of the Darkwing: Book 1 — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon School Doom of the Darkwing: Book 1 — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon — Cressida Cowell

  • Daddy on the Moon — Cressida Cowell

    Daddy on the Moon — Cressida Cowell

  • What Shall We Do with the Boo-hoo Baby? — Cressida Cowell

    What Shall We Do with the Boo-hoo Baby? — Cressida Cowell

  • Which Way to Anywhere — Cressida Cowell

    Which Way to Anywhere — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon — Cressida Cowell

  • Which Way Around the Galaxy — Cressida Cowell

    Which Way Around the Galaxy — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing — Cressida Cowell

  • Which Way to Anywhere — Cressida Cowell

    Which Way to Anywhere — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing — Cressida Cowell

  • How to Train Your Dragon — Cressida Cowell

    How to Train Your Dragon — Cressida Cowell