Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was a Viking Hero — dashing, brave, and ever so clever. But even Viking heroes have to begin somewhere. In this rip-roaring adventure, he recounts his early days — when he still had a lot to learn about swordfights, shipwrecks, and homicidal dragons.

Follow the further adventures and misadventures of Hiccup as his Viking training continues. His father leads a stranger and the Hairy Hooligans to the Isle of Skullions in search of a pirate's treasure.