There are 12 main “How to Train Your Dragon” books in Cressida Cowell’s original novel series about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.

Main series count

  • The complete Hiccup memoir series is collected as a 12‑book box set, covering his story from the first dragon initiation to the final battle.
  • The publisher’s official reading order lists 12 core titles, from How to Train Your Dragon through How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury.

Titles in order

  • How to Train Your Dragon
  • How to Be a Pirate
  • How to Speak Dragonese
  • How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse
  • How to Twist a Dragon’s Tale
  • A Hero’s Guide to Deadly Dragons
  • How to Ride a Dragon’s Storm
  • How to Break a Dragon’s Heart
  • How to Steal a Dragon’s Sword
  • How to Seize a Dragon’s Jewel
  • How to Betray a Dragon’s Hero
  • How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury

Extra stories and spin‑offs

  • Beyond the 12 main books, there are additional short stories and related materials (such as novellas and collections) sometimes listed separately in fan and library catalogs.
  • These extras expand side adventures and background details but are not counted as part of the numbered 12‑book core series.

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