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: January 2026
Publication Order
Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking
Buy on Amazon1999
How to Train Your Dragon
Buy on Amazon2003
How to Be a Pirate
Buy on Amazon2004
How to Speak Dragonese
Buy on Amazon2005
How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse
Buy on Amazon2006
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
Buy on Amazon2007
A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
Buy on Amazon2008
How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
Buy on Amazon2008
How to Break a Dragon's Heart
Buy on Amazon2009
How to Steal a Dragon's Sword
Buy on Amazon2011
How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel
Buy on Amazon2012
How to Betray a Dragon's Hero
Buy on Amazon2013
The Incomplete Book of Dragons
Buy on Amazon2014
How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the How to Train Your Dragon series is publication order: 1. Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking (1999), 2. How to Train Your Dragon (2003), 3. How to Be a Pirate (2004), 4. How to Speak Dragonese (2005), 5. How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse (2006), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell contains 14 books. The series began in 1999 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The How to Train Your Dragon series is written by Cressida Cowell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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