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Eragon: Inheritance Book 1

by Christopher Paolini

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Fantasy lovers still recovering from the post-Harry Potter blues will find some much needed late-summer relief in these pages. Eldest, Christopher Paolini's accomplished sequel to his bestselling Eragon: Inheritance Book 1, continues the story with excitement and skill, expanding Paolini's imaginary world — and, as the story unfolds, the devoloping voice of its young author is revealed. Of all the swell young adult fantasies currently filling bookstore shelves this summer, Eldest is the swellest!
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Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.

“An authentic work of great talent.”—The New York Times Book Review

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

“Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.”—Booklist, Starred

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

A New York Times Bestseller

A USA Today Bestseller

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

A Book Sense Bestseller

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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 trilogy, became instant New York Times bestsellers. Christopher is currently at work on the final volume in the trilogy. 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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mememe, June 17, 2008 (view all comments by mememe)
Great book about Eragon who finds out he is a Dragon Rider when a dragon egg hatches for him. You get lost in this world as Eragon and Saphira fight to save the Vardon.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440240730
Author:
Paolini, Christopher
Publisher:
Laurel Leaf Library
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Dragons
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Inheritance Trilogy
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
June 2007
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
754
Dimensions:
7.00x5.73x1.24 in. .79 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17

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