HOW TO SPEAK DRAGONESE Audiobook, by Cressida Cowell Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: David Tennant Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The How to Train Your Dragon Series Release Date: December 2013 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781478954064

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

24

Longest Chapter Length:

17:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:13 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:01 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

18

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Publisher Description

Don't miss a moment of the How to Train Your Dragon series, the bestselling, funny, action-packed books that inspired the hit movies!

The story begins when Hiccup, his friend Fishlegs, and his cranky dragon Toothless get separated from their class during Boarding-an-Enemy-Ship practice. They accidentally board a prowling Roman galley intent on provoking war. When they rescue a tiny nanodragon, they uncover a plot to steal every dragon on the Isle of Berk!

This is just the start to an epic adventure that will have kids laughing from start to finish, and shines with Cressida Cowell's trademark blend of action, humor, heart, and engaging illustrations.

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"This book is good because it introduces the Romans, who were actually there at that time. Hiccup finds out that the romans are excellent inventors, but they also eat dragons! Hiccups arch enemy, Alvin the Treacherous is back! "

— Ewanj (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “There is a lot of raucous humor and mock-heroic dialogue; ridiculous names add to the fun…The broad humor of Hiccup’s misadventures will appeal to reluctant readers.”

    — School Library Journal
  • Vikings, dragons, Romans and mayhem cavort across the pages in their usual irreverent and hilarious style.

    — School Librarian
  • Good jokes, funny drawings and dramatic scenes.

    — Daily Echo
  • If you haven't discovered Hiccup yet, you're missing out on one of the greatest inventions of modern children's literature.

    — Julia Eccleshare, Guardian
  • This book is great fun and has a Blackadderish sense of humour... full of the sort of jokes that will make schoolboys snigger.

    — Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
  • How to Train Your Dragon is a delightful narrative caper... It offers a challenging read to 11-year-olds, and rewards reading aloud, especially for those who relish an element of theatre at story time.

    — Lindsey Fraser, Sunday Herald
  • Raucous and slapstick...liberally illustrated with [Cressida Cowell's] riotous drawings, notes and maps.

    — The Financial Times
  • [Cressida Cowell] puts a contemporary spin on the old brains over brawn moral and brings the story to a climax with a thrilling dragon duel. Lots for lots of different readers to enjoy.

    — Books for Keeps

HOW TO SPEAK DRAGONESE Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 5 (4.08)
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4 Stars: 15
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " this wasn't the best book ever. "

    — Paige, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny, a good series. Good new characters as well. "

    — Josh, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was silly and so fun. I laughed through the whole thing. "

    — Steff, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " After I saw the movie,How to Train your Dragon, I discovered it was based on a book series - so I found some of them and read them. I must say, the movie was completely different than the books; don't get me wrong, they are both really good. The books were much funnier and a lot more goes on. I enjoyed these laugh-out-loud books and would recommend them to a child who is interested in dragons, vikings, and fantasy. "

    — Anna, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVE THIS BOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU TOOTHLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — MCR, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A few pieces of language I would not have selected for children but otherwise a great book for my 8 and 4 year olds... "

    — Rod, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another great book to read to my son!! funny and inspiring! "

    — Siobhan, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Brilliant!!! :-) funny and relaxing!! "

    — Michail, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The first in this series is the best, but they're all worth reading. "

    — Cheryl, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " skinny creepy guy get eaten by sharkworms and died but did he? "

    — Porter, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " These books are so cute and fun. "

    — Casey, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " keren. ceritanya, juga ilustrasinya yang "sangar". :) "

    — Nenangs, 9/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Part of a series called "The Misadventures of Hiccup The Viking". "

    — Tanner, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Hiccup adventure. Funny with tons of adventure! "

    — Lexie, 8/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hiccup and his friend Fishlegs are kidnapped along with the heir of the Bog-Burglar tribe. Alvin is back to cause more trouble, this time between the tribes. Hiccup must save the day and keep the tribes from feuding! I love the crazy Viking adventures and mayhem that ensues! "

    — Lacey, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oh H.H.H. what exciting adventures and what fun to read! "

    — Kimba, 4/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The part my son liked the most was the.... everything! (I didn't hear the whole thing myself but there were some funny parts and it had a great message about being courageous.) "

    — Tiffiny, 1/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fun read, especially for the names like Bog-Burgler, Snotlout and Camicazi. It's an adventure story that holds your attention despite the silly undertows of having fun. "

    — Roger, 7/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " asli kocak nih ceritanya.. yang nerjemahin gokil milih kata-katanya... :D "

    — Helna, 6/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the epilogue. I thought it was very touching:0) "

    — Erin, 4/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " it really is fun to learn "

    — Meaghan, 3/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Pokoknya apa pun tentang Hiccup dan naganya yang menyebalkan si Toothless, aku suka! "

    — mina, 12/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " loaned to me by my nephew, fun series, great "notebook" drawings "

    — Patty, 11/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the main character,Hiccup, had to go on a daring quest that could change his life forever.Will he be a hero or a baby? "

    — palmer,, 11/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These "How to Train Your Dragon" books are cute and funny, and I really like the way Cowell writes. I think they would be great for grades 3-6, although my 2nd grader granddaughter loves them. "

    — Susan, 8/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought that this book was an short and easy read but it was fun. I recommend this book for 11 year-olds . The main character (Hiccup) and his beast friend (Fish-legs) were a bunch of weakling which somehow surviving being captured by Romans. All in all this book was not bad ***stars "

    — Nathan, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This one is hilarious, I really laughed out loud at many places. 2 thumbs up! "

    — Anh, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet another great adventure in the ongoing story of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. "

    — Nick, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A few pieces of language I would not have selected for children but otherwise a great book for my 8 and 4 year olds... "

    — Rod, 6/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " juga bukunya Ijul.. bisa kelar gak yah sebelum kopdar? :Dtapi kalaupun gak selesai, toh punya edisi englishnya, hehehe "

    — Iyut, 6/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny, a good series. Good new characters as well. "

    — Josh, 6/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Love Hiccup!!! :) adorable book...I like Camicaze, hope she appears in the following books as well :) "

    — badger, 5/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read these after watching the feature film from Dreamworks, which I greatly enjoyed. However, they are two very different things, no more so apparent than in the vastly different portrayals of Toothless. So, be aware of that. The books are amusing and easy reads for kids 7 and up. "

    — Miss, 3/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I hate that Alan whats up with him and romans i do not know. Though i do know he LOVES revenge. "

    — Sri, 3/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hiccup Learns how to speak dragonese by toothless Hiccup's dragon. But is captered by Madgut's. "

    — Chandler, 3/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i thought cowell will really teach us the dragonese, tapi sebenarnya ngga sama sekali cuma huruf-huruf yang dipanjangin aja.tttooothhleeessss yoouu arreee cuuuteeee!!! "

    — Putri, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book because it comes with a useful dragonese dictionary for basic words and it's full of adventure and fun. "

    — Malik, 2/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I find that these books are rather enjoyable. Quick reads but more varied than some other IR series I've read. (A Series of Redundant Events) "

    — David, 1/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " asli kocak nih ceritanya.. yang nerjemahin gokil milih kata-katanya... :D "

    — Helna, 1/12/2011

About Cressida Cowell

Cressida Cowell is the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of The Wizards of Once and the How to Train Your Dragon series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland and now lives in Hammersmith, England.

About David Tennant

David Tennant, Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a Scottish actor who, over twenty years, has starred on stage, screen, television, and radio. In 2008 he played a widely praised Hamlet for the Royal Shakespeare Company but is probably best known for his role as the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who, along with the title role in the 2005 television serial Casanova and as Barty Crouch Jr. in the 2005 film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On stage he has played Benedick in Much Ado about Nothing, as well as the title roles in Hamlet and Richard II.