'The first in the successful series... perfect for tricky boy readers, as the action scenes are first-class.'
- The Sunday Telegraph
'If you haven't discovered Hiccup yet, you're missing out on one of the greatest inventions of modern children's literature Filled with thrilling adventure and action-packed heroes'
- Country Child
'By turns hilarious and wise, it's never predictable, brilliantly illustrated and always delightful'
- The Times
'Proper modern classics'
- Sunday Express
'Hilarious'
- Guardian
'A laugh out loud romp of a Viking adventure'
- Observer
'The start of the most original series for kids in ages. Funny, clever and great for the whole family to share'
- Dundee Courier
'Her genuinely fierce, intelligent and scary dragons nearly steal the show, but Hiccup and his diminutive sidekick ultimately come out on top, both displaying a proper hero's mix of quick wit, courage and loyalty'
- Kirkus
'One of the most enjoyable and original children's stories I have heard in a long time'
- The Independent
'I can't praise this wonderful adventure too highly'
- Independent on Sunday
'This light-hearted, well-illustrated mock saga would appeal to girls and boys. My Dad liked it too. More please.'
- The Glasgow Herald
'Cowell's wittily written books have become today's childhood must-read stories'
- Books Quarterly (Waterstones)
'This book will definitely make you laugh out loud'
- Torquay Herald Express