• How to Twist a Dragon's Tale

  • How to Train Your Dragon, Book 5
  • By: Cressida Cowell
  • Narrated by: David Tennant
  • Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (243 ratings)

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How to Twist a Dragon's Tale

By: Cressida Cowell
Narrated by: David Tennant
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Publisher's summary

The hilarious series which inspired the Dream Works Film. The Fire-Stone has been stolen, the volcano is active and the Exterminator dragons have their CLAWS out! Can Hiccup be the Hero of the hour? David Tennant reads this hilarious children's classic which can be enjoyed by everybody.

©2010 Cressida Cowell (P)2009 Hodder Children's Books

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Great for kids and those young at heart!

I really enjoy this series of books. When my son is a little older, we will read and listen to these books. David Tennant is a fantastic narrator, his voices are hilarious and wonderful. I highly recommend!

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This may be my favorite book in the series!

Loved this, and you always know who's coming back in one of the next books.

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great

great entertainment as always
David Tennant Will never dissapoint me
as proven yet again .

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Such a great series!

Unfortunately, the Australian family’s tour has come to an end and they were unable to enjoy this next volume with me. I can’t help to imagine all the parts they would have enjoyed.

Again, this book is so cleverly written and had me laughing and sitting on the edge of my seat several times!

Well done again to both author and narrator. You both are truly gifted!

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Very good story

A very good story but some annoying and sad parts in the story but other than that very good

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Loved it

So awesome and cool and dragon battle war epic I just loved so much so cool and awesome love it

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Adorable

I like kid books on occasion. Don't get into this one thinking its anything like the movie though. So long as you keep the two separate from each other its enjoyable even for adults. Very cute and adorable as well as a lot of fun.

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A "Twisted" blast!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, my son's could not stop listening. David Tennant's delivery of this tale just proves he is a multi-faceted actor. We (yeah, I couldn't stop listening either) have listened to all the stories up to this one and look forward to the rest ... especially if Mr. Tennant performs.

What did you like best about this story?

Non-stop action by a group of friends. Cressida Cowell has penned a classic series of tales. This one continues the adventure and Hiccup is one of those hero's that is able to provide the fun example of why violence is not always the best response to a situation. Cressida is able to use suitably engaging names (Snotlout, Gobber the Belch) and situations for boys hitting their potty humour stage of life. Just plain good fun from start to finish!

What about David Tennant’s performance did you like?

David Tennant is able breathe life into each character with his incredible range of voices. You do not have any doubt about who has spoken a line or what is to be conveyed. Yet another simply incredible performance from a very talented actor.

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Kids and I listen together

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Over summer vacation the kids and I listened to 4 of the series of 8. It was great fun and David Tennant made the characters come alive with different voices and personalities.

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