Book description
How to Ride a Dragon's Storm - A New Skyward Adventure for the Whole Family
Cressida Cowell's seventh installment keeps the same spark that made the series an instant classic: witty humor, heart-warming friendship, and dragons that feel like living, breathing friends rather than monsters. "How to Ride a Dragon's Storm" takes Hiccup and his loyal friend Toothless on a journey that feels both fresh and familiar.
The plot is simple but irresistible-Hiccup has a ticking clock of three months, five days, and six hours to discover America, return to Berk, rescue his father, battle polar serpents, and win the Inter-Tribal Friendly Swimming Race. That high-stakes setup gives Cowell plenty of room for clever twists, daring stunts, and, of course, a whole lot of laughs.
What makes this book stand out is how it blends adventure with character growth. Hiccup's reluctant heroism is challenged in new ways; his bond with Toothless deepens as they face storms that test not just their courage but the very nature of trust between dragon and rider. The stakes feel personal, yet the pacing remains brisk-every chapter ends on a hook that pulls you straight into the next.
Cowell's prose shines with playful wordplay ("Polarserpents" is a delightfully awkward beast name) and vivid descriptions that make the Viking world pop off the page. Even for readers who have only followed the movies, this book feels like an extension of that beloved universe-rich in detail yet accessible to newcomers.
The illustrations are a bonus: Cowell's own artwork adds texture and charm, giving visual life to the dragons' fierce wings and Hiccup's inventive gadgets. The cover art, with its dramatic storm clouds swirling around a dragon silhouette, captures the book's promise of epic skies and daring flight.
For families looking for a read that balances humor, adventure, and heart, "How to Ride a Dragon's Storm" delivers. It invites both kids and adults to imagine what it would be like to chase horizons on a dragon's back, while reminding us all that courage is most powerful when shared with friends. If you loved the earlier books or just want an exciting, family-friendly story, this one will have you reaching for the next chapter in no time.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience