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How to Train Your Dragon Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of How to Train Your Dragon books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the How to Train Your Dragon series? Start with "Toothless" (2014) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete How to Train Your Dragon reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Toothless
2014
How to Start a Dragon Academy
2014
How to Pick Your Dragon
2015
How to Build a Dragon Fort
2016
How to Track a Dragon
2016
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