How To Train Your Dragon Cressida Cowell Book 6

A birthday that ought to be exciting becomes another alarming adventure when Hiccup is drawn towards a forbidden dragon library. Getting hold of the right book is difficult enough; surviving the dangers around it is a different matter entirely. This sixth instalment celebrates the usefulness of knowledge beneath its wild Viking humour, giving readers a resourceful hero, an unruly dragon and a reminder that books can hold surprising power.

Age suitability and learning: Primary (6-8), Older children (9-12). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.