Cressida cowell is married to simon cowell and has three children. We really enjoy cressida cowell s books and this one is no exception. She grew up in london and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for. The role of childrens laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of childrens books to celebrate outstanding achievement cressida cowell s series. Sign up to our emails to be the first to know about new releases, the latest news from cressida cowell. Cressida cowell born 15 april 1966 is an english childrens author, popularly known for the book series, how to train your dragon, which has subsequently become an awardwinning franchise as adapted for the screen by dreamworks animation. Cressida has written and illustrated twelve books in the popular how to train your dragon series which has sold over 7 million copies. Read the bestselling books that inspired the hit movie sensation. Cressida cowell was born on april 15, 1966 in london. She went to oxford where she studied english, and at st martins and brighton university where she learned illustration. The guardian childrens books podcast guardian childrens books. Find out more on how you can get your book signed and meet cressida here. Cressida cowell reads her book about vikings and dragons from her series how to train your dragon. She was convinced that there were dragons living on.
She has a ba in english literature from oxford university, a ba in graphic design from st martins and an ma in narrative illustration from brighton. How to train your dragon author shares importance of. Twice magic and the opportunity for you to have your book signed and a photograph with cressida. Books and characters most of the characters in some of cowell s books bear names that describe the character of the given person. Cressida cowell how to steal a dragons sword 20 audiobook. Cressida cowell how to steal a dragons sword 20 audiobook darcey leroy.
Cressida cowell is currently the waterstones childrens laureate 2019 2021. Cressida cowell audio books, best sellers, author bio. How to train your dragon series in order cressida cowell. Cressida cowell is the number one bestselling authorillustrator of the how to train your dragon and the wizards of once book series. Cressida cowell the childrens media foundation cmf. The author behind the best selling books turned hollywood films, how to train your dragon cressida cowell is coming to harlow. Cressida cowell she was convinced that there were dragons living on this island, and has been fascinated by dragons ever since. This is a must have for anyone collecting the how to train your dragon series of books. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Cressida is an ambassador for the national literacy trust, a trustee for world book day and a founder patron of the childrens media foundation. Cressida, author of the how to train your dragon series. Also the author of picture books, cressida has won the nestle childrens book prize 2006 and has been shortlisted for many others. A dreamworks animation feature film is out in march 2010.
The first book in cressidas new series, the wizards of once also signed by dreamworks, is a number one bestseller. So hiccup and his friends set out on a treasure hunt, determined to master the art of swordfighting. She was convinced that there were dragons living on this island, and has been fascinated by. A heros guide to deadly dragons, how to train your. She is known for writing the hiccup series of books. In addition to her other publications, cowell works with illustrator neal. Her childrens book how to train your dragon was adapted into a film in 2010, which received critical praise and box office success. Best wishes cressida cowell comes with free collector cards. Cressida cowell grew up in london and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of scotland. In 2003, i was in the upper years of primary school and that meant i was the target audience for how to train your dragon. Cressida cowell is an english author of childrens books, most notably the how to train your dragon series. Childrens author cressida cowell, author of how to train your dragon, will be at bluewater.
David tennant, earphones awardwinning narrator, is a scottish actor who, over twenty years, has starred on stage, screen, television, and radio. Cressida cowell grew up in london and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for things to eat, and exploring the island looking for dragons. How to train your dragon author to fly in kent online. Books by cressida cowell author of how to train your dragon. Dont miss an actionpacked, hilarious, heartwarming moment of the new york times bestselling series that inspired the hit movies. When hiccup finds a coffin at sea, he opens it to discover a riddle that will lead to the treasure of grimbeard the ghastly, the worlds greatest pirate and hiccups ancestor. Thats who you have in mind when preparing to meet a woman whose imagination and books have created a world. I love reading this book full with adventure i a place called berk in this book hiccup and his night fury but they call it day dreamer toothless and his riding dragon go to find his friend fish legs and get the jewel before alvin the vast gets so find out who will get it first. Cressida cowell is responsible for illustrations for most of her books but has also worked with other illustrators like neal layton.
She has also written some emily brown childrens books and other childrens books. The author even hugged me at a book signing when she came to florida. Cressida cowell and chris riddell will be signing books in the burlington gardens entrance hall, outside pace gallery, after the event. Skype in the classroom with cressida cowell hachette. How to train your dragon with author cressida cowell. Find information and tickets about meet cressida cowell. The wizards of once series has been translated into 37 languages and has been signed by dreamworks. Cressida cowell has 112 books on goodreads with 262104 ratings.
Cowell, one of britains most exciting voices in childrens literature, joins us to sign copies of her latest book after our book in a day event. In 2008 he played a widely praised hamlet for the royal shakespeare company but is probably best know. Cressida cowell is the author and illustrator of the bestselling how to train your dragon series. Turns out that good and inventive ideas can start in all sorts of places. As of 2015, the series has sold more than seven million copies around the world. Cressida will be at waterstones in bluewater on saturday, november 17 from 11am, signing copies of the. Island inspiration for dragon creator jacqueline wilson.
Cowell will be meeting young fans, signing books and talking about her multimillion selling books at harlow playhouse on sunday october 6th at 14. Shes here to draw and talk about her fantasy worlds. Book signing with cressida cowell southbank centre. She grew up in london and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for things to eat, and exploring the island. See all books authored by cressida cowell, including how to be a pirate, and how to speak dragonese, and more on. For her final masterclass cressida cowell is here to show you how to create character, giving us another chance to peek inside her amazing notebooks. Her new book, the wizards of once, introduces another magical universe she has created. Facing sneering peers, plus a cave full of vicious young dragons and two mountainous, malign adult ones, brings an ordinary viking lad around to becoming a hero the hard way in this farcical import. Cressida cowell, how do you capture ideas and plan your. Cressida cowell on how to create your own fantasy world. Bring your little dragons for a book signing with cressida cowell, author of the firebreathingly fabulous childrens book series how to train your dragon. Someone has stolen the firesstone from volcano island, which means the volcano has become active and the tremors ar. Cressida lives in hammersmith with her husband and three children.
Cressidas unique and quirky drawings help to bring the characters to life, and encourages even the most reluctant of readers to devour these books. To author cressida cowell, being bored is not a problem, its a gift. Waterstones childrens laureate 20192021 cressida has been announced as the new waterstones childrens laureate 20192021. Cressida cowell the wizards of once third place books. Signed by cressida cowell to a special illustrated bookplate fixed to the reverse of the front free endpaper, under the signature is the job title heading cressida cowell, foyles literacy ambassador. Your dragon books series, and the author of the emily brown picture books, illustrated by neal layton. The benjamin west lecture theatre, burlington gardens, royal. Cressida cowell s most popular book is how to train your dragon how to train your dragon. The first thing that you need as a creative person is time and space to think. Were thrilled to welcome cressida cowell to york for a book signing. How to train your dragon author comes to harlow your. How to train your dragon by cressida cowell was first published in 2003. Cressida cowell grew up in london and on a small, uninhabited island off.
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. She is the author and illustrator of the bestselling the wizards of once and how. Cressida cowell has become the waterstones trust childrens literature laureate, which is celebrating its twentieth. Cressida cowell will be visiting whsmith high street, worcester to sign copies of her book the wizards of once.