How to Train Your Dragon

Cressida Cowell’s hit fantasy series follows Hiccup, a young Viking attempting to train the dragon he has captured, Toothless, as a rite of passage. Throughout the book, Hiccup attempts not to be exiled from his homeland Berk, tries to get Toothless trained so he can become a proper Viking, and faces down a deadly Sea Dragon while trying not to die. This is a quick, fun series for kids to read, and the theme of dragons is a classic one. The Vikings are purposefully portrayed in an entertaining, crude fashion that appeals to most younger readers. Hiccup’s hardships will prove a riveting read for younger children, and there are 11 other books in the How to Train Your Dragon series for them to enjoy if they liked the first one. After finishing the 12-book series, there are other related standalone gems set in the same universe, such as "How to Train Your Viking" and "The Day of the Dreader."