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Cressida Cowell's
series is a fabulous read that appeals to boys and girls; young and
old. To jumpstart hesitant readers you might consider introducing them
to the characters by watching the movies.
Book 1:
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
Reading Information:
Word Count: 30,774
Accelerated Reading level: 6.6 / points 5.0
AR Quiz: 78100
Lexile: 990
Book 2:
HOW TO BE A PIRATE
Word Count: 27,308
Accelerated Reading level: 6.5 / points 5.0
AR Quiz: 88564
Lexile: 990
Book 3:
HOW TO SPEAK DRAGONESE
Word Count: 27,703
Accelerated Reader: 6.5 / points 5.0
AR Quiz: 106247
Lexile: 980
Book 4:
HOW TO CHEAT A DRAGON'S CURSE
Word Count: 29,444
Accelerated Reading level: 6.8 / points 5.0
AR Quiz: 113799
Lexile: 1040
Book 5:
HOW TO TWIST A DRAGON'S TALE
Word Count: 32,517
Accelerated Reading level: 6.9 / points 5.0
AR quiz: 123531
Lexile: NC1070L
Book 6:
A HERO'S GUIDE TO DEADLY DRAGONS
Word Count: 22,852
Accelerated Reading level: 6.9 / points 4.0
AR Quiz:: 133051
Lexile Reading Level: 1040
Book 7:
HOW TO RIDE A DRAGON'S STORM
Word Count: 33,981
Accelerated Reader: 6.9 / points 6.0
AR Quiz: 138233
Lexile Reading Level: 1040
Book 8:
HOW TO BREAK A DRAGON'S HEART
Word Count: 39,261
Accelerated Reading level: 6.4 / points 6.0
AR Quiz: 147773
Lexile: 960L
Book 9:
HOW TO STEAL A DRAGON'S SWORD
Word Count: 46,952
Accelerated Reading level: 6.3 / points 8.0
AR Quiz: 152595
Book 10:
HOW TO SEIZE A DRAGON'S JEWEL
Word Count: 52,188
Accelerated Reader: 6.5 / points: 9.0
AR quiz: 158142
Lexile: 940L
Book 11:
HOW TO BETRAY A DRAGON'S HERO
Word Count: 48,750
Accelerated Reader: 6.2 / points: 8.0
AR quiz: 163161
compiled by Pam
updated December 2014
