Is It Based on a Book?

Movie · 2011

Is Book of Dragons based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Book of Dragons is based on the book series How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (2003).

The movie was released in 2011.

The book series behind Book of Dragons

How to Train Your Dragon

Book series by Cressida Cowell · first published 2003 · fantasy, monster literature, children's literature

Novel series by Cressida Cowell.

How to Train Your Dragon: books in order

  1. How to Train Your Dragon (2003)
  2. How to Be a Pirate (2004)
  3. How to Speak Dragonese (2005)
  4. How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse (2006)
  5. How to Twist a Dragon’s Tale (2007)
  6. A Hero’s Guide to Deadly Dragons (2007)
  7. How to Ride a Dragon's Storm (2008)
  8. How to Break a Dragon's Heart (2009)
  9. How to Steal a Dragon's Sword (2011)
  10. How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel (2012)
  11. How to Betray a Dragon's Hero (2013)
  12. How to Fight a Dragon's Fury (2015)

Other adaptations of How to Train Your Dragon

Common questions

Is Book of Dragons based on a book?

Yes. Book of Dragons is based on the book series How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (2003).

Who wrote the book Book of Dragons is based on?

How to Train Your Dragon was written by Cressida Cowell and first published in 2003.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with How to Train Your Dragon, book 1 of How to Train Your Dragon. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

More screen adaptations of Cressida Cowell's books

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