Movie · 2010 · Cartoon Network
Is Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon is based on the book series How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (2003).
The movie was released in 2010 on Cartoon Network.
The book series behind Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon
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
- How to Train Your Dragon (2003)
- How to Be a Pirate (2004)
- How to Speak Dragonese (2005)
- How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse (2006)
- How to Twist a Dragon’s Tale (2007)
- A Hero’s Guide to Deadly Dragons (2007)
- How to Ride a Dragon's Storm (2008)
- How to Break a Dragon's Heart (2009)
- How to Steal a Dragon's Sword (2011)
- How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel (2012)
- How to Betray a Dragon's Hero (2013)
- How to Fight a Dragon's Fury (2015)
Other adaptations of How to Train Your Dragon
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (film, 2019)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (film, 2014)
- DreamWorks Dragons (TV, 2012)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (film, 2027)
- Gift of the Night Fury (film, 2011)
- Book of Dragons (film, 2011)
Common questions
Is Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon based on a book?
Yes. Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon is based on the book series How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (2003).
Who wrote the book Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon 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
- How to Train Your Dragon (film, 2010)
- How to Train Your Dragon (film, 2025)
- Dawn of the Dragon Racers (film, 2014)