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Cressida Cowell’s wild imagination gave the world How to Train Your Dragon, and honestly, the franchise just keeps soaring. The 2010 film kicked things off with Hiccup—a scrawny Viking kid who doesn’t really fit in with his dragon-slaying tribe. Classic outcast move. Instead of following the crowd and killing dragons, he ends up befriending one. Not just any dragon, but Toothless, a Night Fury. Super rare, super deadly, but also... kind of adorable? And that friendship flips the whole Viking-versus-dragons thing on its head. Fast forward, and the movies dive deep into what it means to break the mold. Hiccup, with his wild hair and even wilder ideas, keeps challenging the old ways. The sequels, especially The Hidden World (2019), up the ante with insane visuals—glowing caves, epic flying scenes, the works. But it’s not just a visual feast; the story gets more intense. There’s family drama, big betrayals, and the whole “letting go” theme that hits right in the feels. Dragons aren’t just pets—they’re partners, friends, sometimes even family. Now, with the upcoming 2025 film on the horizon, fans can’t help but wonder what’s next for Berk’s weirdest hero and his fire-breathing pals. The series has always balanced goofy humor with gut-punch emotions. You’ve got action, you’ve got heart, and honestly, you’ll probably cry at least once. Cowell’s world is all about finding your own way—even if it’s flying straight into a storm.
She snagged an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List back in 2020, which, let’s be honest, is no small thing. That’s the Member of the Order of the British Empire, for anyone who doesn’t keep up with royal acronyms. It’s basically a huge pat on the back from the UK for her work in children’s literature, specifically in London. So yeah, we’re talking about someone who’s not just tossing out stories for fun—her books have actually made an impact, big time. The honor’s a way of saying, “Hey, you’re changing the game for kids’ books,” and honestly, she totally deserves it. Being recognized like that? That’s the kind of thing that doesn’t just happen to anybody. The Queen herself gave the nod, which is kind of wild if you think about it. London’s got a lot of talented folks, but this recognition puts her at the top of the pile.
Konidela Ram Charan