Top Woman - Cressida Cowell Best selling author of ‘How to train your dragon’

Cressida Cowell Best selling author of ‘How to train your dragon’

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Best selling author and illustrator Cressida Cowell's ‘How to train your dragon’ has sold over 11 million books in 38 languages and been made into a Hollywood blockbuster starring Gerard Butler. In this episode she tells Anna Curran her own story of success, from writing the first book by hand, the family holiday that inspired it. Seeing her words come to life on the big screen and the importance of getting children interested in reading.

Published on Sunday, 13th July 2025.

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