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How to Train Your Dragon

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

The story of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III rise to fame, through his dragon-training exploits, told in Hiccup's own words by David Tennant.

Hiccup was a truly extraordinary Viking Hero, Warrior chieftain, awesome sword-fighter and amateur naturalist. He was known throughout Vikingdom as 'the Dragon Whisperer' on account of his power over these terrifying beasts. But it wasn't always like that....

©2004 Cressida Cowell (P)2004 Hodder Children's Books

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Cute and entertaining

What made the experience of listening to How to Train Your Dragon the most enjoyable?

David Tennant is an excellent narrator. The voices and the sound effects he makes are cool and allow me to build images as he reads. The book itself is entertaining and funny.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Fishlegs is my favorite character because he is always saying what needs to be said.

Have you listened to any of David Tennant’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

They are all awesome!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

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So fast pace and thrilling

David Tenant. What a gifted narater. gifted author. Great combo. can't reccommend this book and all the others in the series more highly. i have brought the whole set in paper back. Classic.

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Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow Ha Hee ho haha Hee Hee Hee hahaha hahahaha

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Wonderful!

The story is a brilliant children's story full of wonder, imagination, and inspiration. David Tennant does a perfect job narrating. He has such a wonderful voice. Highly recommended!

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an enthralling start to the Dragon series

Would you consider the audio edition of How to Train Your Dragon to be better than the print version?

No, as it is abridged, but it is great to listen to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hiccup. He is an unlikely hero and children can identify with his failings

Which character – as performed by David Tennant – was your favorite?

Gobber the Belch

Any additional comments?

My grandson and his mother have both read the book, but they are thoroughly enjoying the audio version as they drive 30km home from school every day.

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loved it

wow, what can i say, i love dragons, i love David Tennants voice. it's perfect!

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David Tennant is fantastic!

You couldn't have found a more perfect narrator for this series. I wish it wasn't abridged, but the story still holds up. My boys really enjoyed it (as did my husband and I).

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I loved this one !!!😀🤩

What an incredible story!!
I don’t think there is a better story than this one!! I can’t wait to read the next book 📚📙📘📕 🐉. Theo Wright

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LOVED IT

We absolutely loved this story and the way that it was told really added to the experience. It's one we will listen to over and over again

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great narrator, special story

The narrator has uniq voice, the story is interesting, ideal for childrens, or adults, tooÁ

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