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Hiccup: The Viking who was Seasick Paperback – January 1, 2001

by Cressida Cowell (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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So begins Cressida Cowell's hilarious picture book about a little Viking who cannot fit in. Unlike his dad, Stoick the Vast, Hiccup is tiny, thoughtful and polite and scared of almost everything - especially of going to sea for the very first time. But go he must...So who will save the day when everything goes disgustingly wrong aboard ship and all the big Vikings lose their cool?This wonderfully witty fable will delight all those who have ever faced up to their worse fears and is destined to become a children's classic. Expect great things from little Hiccup. This is a perfect picture book for all children aged between three and six who love Vikings and watching grown-ups come unstuck!
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    8.58 x 0.2 x 9.06 inches
  5. Publisher
    Hodder Children's Books
  6. Publication date
    January 1, 2001
  7. ISBN-10
    0340757221
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0340757222
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder Children's Books (January 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0340757221
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0340757222
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.58 x 0.2 x 9.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Cressida Cowell

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Cressida Cowell is the author and the illustrator of the bestselling How to Train Your Dragon book series. Her latest book The Wizards of Once is an international bestseller. Cressida is also the author of the Emily Brown picture books, illustrated by Neal Layton.

How to Train Your Dragon has sold over 8 million books worldwide in 38 languages. It is also an award-winning DreamWorks film series, and a TV series shown on Netflix and CBBC. The first book in Cressida's new series, The Wizards of Once (also signed by DreamWorks), is a number one bestseller.

Cressida is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency and a founder patron of the Children's Media Foundation. She has won numerous prizes for her books, including the Gold Award in the Nestle Children's Book Prize, the Hay Festival Medal for Fiction, and Philosophy Now' magazine's 2015 Award for Contributions in the Fight Against Stupidity.

She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland and she now lives in Hammersmith with her husband, three children and a dog called Pigeon.

Check out Cressida's website: www.cressidacowell.co.uk

Facebook: cressidacowellbooks

Twitter: @CressidaCowell

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J. Torres
5.0 out of 5 stars Big fan of Hiccup!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2009
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We started collecting the Hiccup chapter books last year for my 8 yr old who just loves the stories. Then I found this book when I went looking for new ones. I don't think it got published here, but I understand it was the book that started it all. Now his younger brother has a book he can read too! Fun story about a little boy who faces his fears. Yes, it's a common theme, but this is for little kids and it is a better story because of this author and the the little viking.

Incidentally, all the Hiccup stories are very funny and the boys love them. And they are not as off-color as Captian Underpants and Wimpy Kid series -- which get a bit carried away for my taste. True heroism, funny dragons, and grand adventures in every book. We have even listened to a few as books on CD and enjoyed them on long car trips. I highly recommend all the Hiccup stories and their author!
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Miss M
5.0 out of 5 stars Young Hiccup picture book
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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A good children's book with the message that everybody gets scared sometimes, and learning to be brave even when you're scared. No Toothless in this book--Hiccup is younger than he is in the movies and chapter books. A very good picture book for fans of the How to Train Your Dragon books/movie.
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Mommy
4.0 out of 5 stars Very cute
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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I thought that this was a pre-quell to the "How to Train Your Dragon" series. Though it does include Hiccup, the book is geared definitely towards the little ones. Otherwise, it is a good book for children under 8.
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Wineplz
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015
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Had to buy this used since it's out of print, but was thrilled to get a used copy in excellent condition. I can't wait for my 5yr old to open it on Christmas so I can read it to him and for him to eventually read for himself.
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Dale A Hansen
1.0 out of 5 stars Torn Page
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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Elizabeth Wilenius
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and fun
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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A GREAT STORY OF HICCUP'S YOUNG YEARS BEFORE HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON MOVIES
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john modesto
5.0 out of 5 stars Hiccup Fan
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013
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We love Hiccup at our house!

We have all the other books except this one and felt we needed it to complete our set.

My son loved it and so did I!
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BRS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to my collection!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2013
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We really enjoy Cressida Cowell's books and this one is no exception. This is a must have for anyone collecting the How to Train Your Dragon series of books.
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Karen Beames
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure delight!
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2013
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This story has a good message without taking away from the entertainment value. The illustrations are very descriptive leaving you no doubt about what is going on. I enjoy this one very much and read it to my niece often.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2013
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Put a roaring voice on for "Stoic the Vast" and you're onto a winner with this for all the primary ages! Just scary enough for the wee ones and plenty of Viking accurate information hiding in the pictures for the bigger ones to notice. I lost my first copy, which I have had for years, so it was an absolute must to replace it for my recent Viking topic work. Even if you're not "doing Vikings" it's a beautifully written and illustrated book which is in a nice big square format for a change. It's even good if you're just wanting to discuss motion sickness.
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twinmum
5.0 out of 5 stars Only girlies brush their beards
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2013
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This is the author of the fantastically successful How to tame your dragon series of books for older children. We saw the Cressida Cowell exhibition at Seven Stories in Newcastle and we read this book there. It is funny, my boys laugh every time at the description of Hiccup's father especially the bunnies fainting and the unbrushed beard. I would love to know how to sing the sea shanty in it properly especially after hearing David Tennant's Viking songs in the Seven Stories exhibition.
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James Bury
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good intro to Hiccup
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2010
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This is a great introduction to Hiccup, aimed at 2-5 year olds. It tells how a rather nervous young Viking, Hiccup, is afraid of going to sea. His dismissive father, Stoik, ignores this but when the going gets really rough, young Hiccup turns out to be more heroic than he ever imagined. It's fun and shows children they can rise to even the biggest challenges. I've knocked off 1 star because it is very good, but not one of those books that will get read and re-read. However, the paperback stories of Hiccup have developed the idea and are aimed at slightly older children (7 yrs+) and are truly fantastic and commended.

Overall, a fun book and worth having as an introduction to Hiccup, but it is the later books that really shine.
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Jenster
5.0 out of 5 stars short (only 9 and a half minutes audio), but sweet.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2016
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Obviously for a much younger audience than the main HTTYD series.

I just wanted to hear how Hiccup started out, its very endearing. Cressida Cowell rocks!

A nice enthusiastic reading by Alan Davies (in particular, his Stoick the Vast).

I'm gonna keep an eye out for something else on audio by AD, he has a great voice.
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