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Eldest

by Christopher Paolini

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

Praise for Eragon:

“Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that’s sure to flourish.” –Booklist, Starred

“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.” –People

“The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” –U.S. News & World Report

“An auspicious beginning to both career and series.” –Publishers Weekly

A #1 New York Times Bestseller

A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller

A USA Today Bestseller

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

A Book Sense Book of the Year

A #1 Book Sense Selection

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About the Author

Christopher Paolini’s abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen after being homeschooled all his life. Both Eragon and Eldest, the second book in the Inheritance cycle, became instant New York Times bestsellers. Christopher is currently at work on Brisingr, the third volume in the cycle. He lives in Montana, where the dramatic landscape feeds his visions of Alagaësia.

You can find out more about Christopher and Inheritance at www.alagaesia.com.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440238492
Author:
Paolini, Christopher
Publisher:
Laurel Leaf Library
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Dragons
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Edition Description:
Laurel-Leaf
Publication Date:
August 2008
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
1056
Dimensions:
6.70x4.20x1.70 in. 1.10 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17

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