Children’s Book Festival: Meet Cressida Cowell! - Caird Hall, Dundee

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am UTC+00:00

Caird Hall | Dundee

Waterstones
Publisher/HostWaterstones
Children\u2019s Book Festival: Meet Cressida Cowell! - Caird Hall, Dundee
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Waterstones Children's Book Festival in Dundee
About this Event

Join multi-million-copy selling, award-winning author (and former Children’s Laureate) Cressida Cowell, creator of the book and film sensation How to Train Your Dragon, and other bestselling series Which Way to Anywhere and The Wizards of Once. Cressida will be talking about her newest books HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL and WHICH WAY TO THE FUTURE. Cressida began writing about Vikings and Dragons on an uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland as child, and her hugely energetic events are inspiring for all the family. She’s been described as a national treasure – come along and find out why!

Suitable for ages 7+

Please note: the book and ticket options include (RRP £14.99) available for collection at the event.

Cressida will be signing copies of her books after the event and copies of her books will be available for purchase at the event.

Please especially note that ticket holders 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult (who must also purchase a ticket) in order to gain entry to the venue and to remain in the venue for the duration of the performance. The venue reserves the right to refuse entry to unaccompanied ticket holders who are 16 years of age and under.

The event may be filmed and photographed, as an attendee you consent to footage of you being used for promotional purposes.

If you have any questions about this event or if you have access requests, please do let us know how we can support your visit by emailing [email protected]


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.00 to GBP 19.00

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