About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like a small fish in a big pond, or when they worry that being quiet and thoughtful makes them weak. This third installment in the Hiccup series follows our unlikely Viking hero as he is captured by Romans and must use his unique, non-conforming skill (speaking Dragonese) to save his friends. It is a brilliant tool for normalizing the experience of not fitting into traditional molds of 'toughness.' Beyond the humor and high-seas adventure, the story explores the power of communication over combat. It is perfectly suited for children aged 7 to 12 who enjoy slapstick humor but are ready for deeper themes of empathy and intellectual bravery. You might choose it to help a child see that their 'weird' hobbies or sensitive nature are actually their greatest strengths.
