How to Be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell

How to Be a Pirate

How to Train Your Dragon #2

Cressida Cowell

211 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was a Viking Hero--dashing, brave, and ever so clever. But even Viking heroes have to begin somewhere. In this rip-roaring adventure he recounts his early days--when he still had a lot to learn about swordfights, ship...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,274 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 85%
lighthearted 70%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 43% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

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