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Cressida Cowell

Cressida Cowell

"We're all snatching precious moments from the peaceful jaws of time."

Cressida Cowell grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland. She was convinced that there were dragons living on this island, and has been fascinated by dragons ever since. She has a BA in English Literature from Oxford University, a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin's and an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. Cressida loves illustrating her own work, but also loves writing books for other people to illustrate as the end result can be so unexpected and inspiring.

Cressida has written and illustrated eight books in the popular Hiccup series. The unique blend of child centred humour and sublime prose made Hiccup an instant hit. How to Train Your Dragon is now published in over 30 languages. A DreamWorks Animation feature film is out in March 2010. Also the author of picture books, Cressida has won the Nestle Children's Book Prize 2006 and has been shortlisted for many others. Cressida lives in Hammersmith with her husband and three children.

What genres and age ranges does Cressida Cowell write for?

She writes primarily for children, including middle-grade fantasy and adventure (notably dragon-centered series) as well as picture books for younger readers, often with humor and imaginative storytelling.

Which of her series are most well known and have any been adapted?

She is best known for the How to Train Your Dragon series, which has been published in over 30 languages and was adapted into a DreamWorks animated feature film released in March 2010. She is also the author of the Wizards of Once series.

Where should I start reading her books and what is the reading order for her main series?

Start each series with its first numbered book: begin How to Train Your Dragon with Book 1, How to Train Your Dragon, then follow the series through its later numbered titles; begin the Wizards of Once series with The Wizards of Once and continue through its subsequent books. Her picture books are generally standalone and can be read in any order.

Does Cressida Cowell illustrate her own books or work with other illustrators?

Yes. She both illustrates her own work and also writes books for other illustrators, drawing on formal training in graphic design and narrative illustration.

Has she received any awards for her writing?

Yes. She won the Nestle Children's Book Prize in 2006 and has been shortlisted for several other children's book awards.

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