The book "How to Train Your Dragon" by Cressida Cowell is set in a fictional Viking world and follows the story of a young Viking boy named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. As a rite of passage, Hiccup must capture and train a dragon, which is a tradition among the Vikings on his island. Unlike the other boys who catch fierce dragons, Hiccup catches a small, toothless dragon named Toothless, which leads to ridicule. Despite this, Hiccup attempts to train Toothless using his own methods. The story includes a challenge where all boys must train their dragons before a celebration. When Toothless offends another dragon, a fight breaks out, and the boys are sentenced to exile. However, a dangerous Sea Dragon called the Green Death threatens the village, and Hiccup is chosen to negotiate with it. Through a clever plan involving dragons fighting each other and with Toothless's help, Hiccup manages to defeat the Green Death and becomes a hero. The narrative also touches on themes of intelligence, empathy, and leadership, as Hiccup uses his wits and understanding of dragons rather than brute force. The book blends adventure, humor, and lessons about courage and friendship. There is also a series of books following this first one, expanding on Hiccup's adventures and development as a Viking hero.
