by J. E. Bright
First published 2010
Hiccup faces the ultimate Viking test. Every young warrior in his village must demonstrate the strength and courage needed to battle dragons. But Hiccup lacks the physical prowess of his peers. He stumbles through dragon training while others excel. Desperate to succeed, he creates an innovative weapon capable of defeating even the most formidable flying beast. When his invention works exactly as planned, Hiccup confronts an unexpected dilemma. The moment arrives to slay his dragon opponent, but doubt creeps in. Does he follow through with the kill that would cement his status as a true Viking? Or does he choose a different path entirely, one that might lead to an unlikely alliance instead of conquest?
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
57 pages · Paperback · Festival