How to Be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell

211 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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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 1,922 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 80%
lighthearted 68%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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