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Synopsis
When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...
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There's always room for another fantasy quest trilogy--as long as it has distinction, originality and a cracking plot. Eragon has. This is the first book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy, which he began writing when aged only 15, is an amazing debut that demonstrates a written maturity beyond its creator's years. Any rough edges borne through inexperience are quickly forgiven as his story takes the reader on an imaginative journey by way of a host of likable and interesting characters and several breathtaking and dramatic sequences of high fantasy.
Eragon's adventure begins when he is out hunting one day in the mountainous region of his world known as the Spine. While eyeing-up a tasty deer with his bow, his aim is disturbed by a polished blue stone that explodes from the sky and narrowly misses him. The oval shaped object, cool and frictionless to his touch, weighs several pounds and it turns out to be his only reward from his day's hunting session. Returning to his home town Carvahall, Eragon's unsuccessful attempts to exchange the stone for meat for his family begins a run of bad luck that will eventually force him to flee his place of birth. This heralds the beginning of a new destiny for him.
The stone is in fact a dragon's egg and it hatches in Eragon's company--making him the first new Dragon Rider for many years. Suddenly, the fate of the Empire rests in his hands and he must navigate a dark and dangerous terrain, and some formidable enemies, to challenge the might of a king whose evil is limitless.
Despite its classic quest format there are enough new ideas and twists and turns to make it stand out among its legion of competitors in the genre. Eragon begins a bigger story that continues with the follow-up Eldest. Suitable for readers aged 12 and over. --John McLay
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A #1 "New York Times" Bestseller
2004 Book Sense Book of the Year
A "USA Today" Bestseller
A #1 "Publishers Weekly" Bestseller
A "Wall Street Journal" Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
"Full praise to "Eragon", and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini."--Anne McCaffrey, author of "The Dragonriders of Pern" series
"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut."--"People"
"An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke." ─Liz Rosenberg, "The New York Times Book Review"
"Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that's sure to flourish." --"Booklist", Starred
"An auspicious beginning to both career and series."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy."--"School Library Journal
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A #1 "New York Times" Bestseller
2004 Book Sense Book of the Year
A "USA Today" Bestseller
A #1 "Publishers Weekly" Bestseller
A "Wall Street Journal" Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
Full praise to "Eragon," and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini. Anne McCaffrey, author of "The Dragonriders of Pern" series
Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut. "People"
An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke. Liz Rosenberg, "The New York Times Book Review"
Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that s sure to flourish. "Booklist," Starred
An auspicious beginning to both career and series. "Publishers Weekly"
Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy. "School Library Journal
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller
2004 Book Sense Book of the Year
A USA Today Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
A Book Sense Bestseller
"Full praise to Eragon, and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini."--Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series
"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut."--People
"An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke." ─Liz Rosenberg, The New York Times Book Review
"Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that's sure to flourish." --Booklist, Starred
"An auspicious beginning to both career and series."--Publishers Weekly
"Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy."--School Library Journal
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- PublisherDoubleday Childrens
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0385607881
- ISBN 13 9780385607889
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages528
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