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In "How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse," Cressida Cowell follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a reluctant hero, on a quest to rescue his best friend Fishlegs from Vorpentitis. The only cure is a rare potato—an improbable and perilous puzzle that Hiccup must solve to save Fishlegs.
First publish date: November 2, 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cressida Cowell
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