AudioBook Review: Stars: Overall: 5 Narration: 5 Story: 5It has been such a treat to dive into this series, I love discovering all about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, and his early life as he navigates the learning curve on his way to becoming the foremost authority on all things Dragon. Hiccup is so unlike other ‘heroes’ that are common in children’s stories: he is a very ordinary boy with an extraordinary thirst for knowledge, a near-encyclopaedic recall of naturist and dragon facts and information, and a decided lack of athletic skills. With his best friend Fishlegs and his asthmatic, exzema and allergin prone skin, knock-knees and glasses, a more uncharacteristic Viking could only be Hiccup’s best buddy. In this story, the young trainees (still in their training with Gobber the Belch) are learning how to herd reindeer from the back of riding dragons. Again, Toothless is predominant in this story – his constant nattering and complaining are perfectly inset into the story to provide comic relief at the worst time possible: always. When the trainees are set upon by some Exterminator dragons, and a huge fire is the result, the boys must run from the flames, sure to take their lives. Fortunately they are saved at the last minute by a ‘hero’ who just may not be all he seems. Again it is up to Hiccup, Fishlegs, his best ‘girl’ friend Camicazi to save the day. There is a comfortable balance in these stories: you know the characters, you understand just what motivates Hiccup, and you find something new in the character of Horrendously Hotshot and Hiccup’s mother Valhallarama. A series sure to bring giggles, it is fast becoming a favorite listen because of the stellar narration performance provided by David Tennant. You can’t go wrong with an actor who has voiced the characters with distinct tones and delivery, a stuttering slightly lisping Toothless, the sing-song from Wales in Camicazi, the simpering north-of-England tone of the villains, the brash heavy brogue from Gobber the Belch, Snotlout, and others. Tennant never ceases to provide that little ‘extra’ that hold a reader’s attention. This story is the turning point, we know that these books are Hiccup’s memoirs written when he is older, as he recounts his life: this book is the one that starts to mark the line between childhood adventures and growing into the man he becomes (a tiny spoiler as I’ve already heard the next few books in the series!). I received an audio CD download from Hachette Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Ketika terjebak di hutan yang terbakar dalam Pelatihan Viking-nya, Hiccup diselamatkan oleh seorang Pahlawan tampan bernama Humongously Hotshot. Ayah Hiccup, Stoick Agung, kemudian mengangkat Humongous menjadi Bardiguard (pengawal) Hiccup.Tanpa disangka, Humongous lebih dari sekadar Pahlawan biasa. Ia memiliki jalinan masa lalu yang berkaitan dengan Hiccup. Dan selama Humongous menjadi Bardiguard, serangkaian kesialan menimpa anak tersebut.Di sisi lain, Gunung Api di dekat pulau Berk akan meletus. Dan lavanya yang panas dapat menetaskan telur-telur Naga Exterminator--naga yang dapat menghancurkan Berk dalam beberapa detik. Hiccup dan kawan-kawannya tentu saja tidak tinggal diam menghadapi ini, dan di sini lah ceritanya mulai seru.Dan oh, kita masih bisa melihat Alvin Si Petani Miskin Tapi Jujur Si Bajingan di buku ini. Dia sepertinya ditakdirkan menjadi musuh bebuyutan Hiccup dalam seri ini. Dan *spoiler* dia selamat dari serangan Naga Hiu Cacing di buku How to Speak Dragonese. */spoiler*Adegan favorit ketika akhirnya Toothless, yang biasanya suka membangkang, manja, dan usil, akhirnya mematuhi Hiccup untuk melakukan sesuatu untuknya di bagian-bagian akhir cerita.Di buku ini juga terdapat beberapa twist keren dan kita juga bisa mengetahui masa lalu beberapa tokohnya, termasuk kisah asmara ayah dan ibu Hiccup.Terima kasih kepada Penerbit Mizan yang telah menghadiahkan buku ini dan tiga buku sebelumnya kepada saya :))
Do You like book How To Twist A Dragon's Tale (2008)?
"How to Twist a Dragon's Tale" (How 5) by Cressida Cowell. On a record hot summer, during a reindeer-herding lesson, newly-hatched apocalyptic Exterminator dragons encircle Viking teacher Gobber the Belch and red-head weedy heir Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III 11, in a ring of fire; their talons slice dead Gobber's faithful Bullrougher Goliath after he lifts away the other Hairy Hooligan boys to safety. On a white dragon, Humungous Hotshot "cooler than a cat twirling his whiskers on a freshly frozen iceberg" p86 rescues them and is appointed bodyguard. The volcano on Lava-Lout island, where he was imprisoned, will explode unless the Fire Stone is replaced inside. Off again on a fast fun fearful quest go Hiccup, best pals allergic spectacled beanpole Fishlegs, motor-mouth sword expert tiny blonde-tangle Camicaze Bog-Burglar heir, and disobedient small green Toothless hunting dragon. Unlike the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", the boys ride limping Windwalker and bucking Chickenpoxer, no flying. Opposing is unkillable Alvin the Treacherous, missing now an eye, an arm, a leg, and as ever, a heart. Charcoal line illustrations and Dragon Description pages enliven with spirit, dash, daring, quiver with motion and emotion. Rousing verses rise in surprising harmony if not rhythm. Who would expect an underlying history of romance and betrayal involving a split ruby heart from his mother Valhalla? Go Team Hiccup!
—An Odd1
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale by Cressida Cowell is about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. This is the fifth book in the series. This book is about another adventure that Hiccup and his friends have. In this book Hiccup has to try and return the Fire-Stone back to the volcano located on Lava-Lout Island. Read and find find out if Hiccup succeeds in Returning the Fire-Stone.I liked this book except when the story stops in the middle of the story with extra information. My favorite character in the book is Toothless. Toothless is Hiccup's hunting dragon. I like him because he is funny when he gets in trouble with Hiccup for trying too hard. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy fantasy books. This is a great book because it is a series and you look forward to all of Hiccup's exciting adventures.
—Shara Karlin
Mari Bung kita menugas, berhubung acara santai-santai dan baca buku anak-anaknya udah kelar.Ini buku yang diawal-awal halaman bikin ngakak, tapi ada sedihnya juga, buat pertama kalinya saya ngerasa sedih waktu Goliath, naganya Gobber mati. Ah. Tidaaaaak. Dan sikap pahlawannya Gobber waktu nyuruh Hiccup pergi lebih dulu, sejauh ini adegan terbaik dari buku 1-5 ada di sini.Twistnya gak se-wah kemarin sih hm. Jalan ceritanya bisa ditebak tetapi tetep selalu bisa dinikmati. Apalagi kisah cinta ibunya Hiccup dan bagaimana akhirmya. Hm..
—Larasestu Hadisumarinda
