Eldest - Hardcover

Paolini, Christ

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385607903 ISBN 13: 9780385607902

Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books, 2005

Synopsis

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 magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn. Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life...

About this title

About the Author

Christopher Paolini was educated at home by his parents. His abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen. Now twenty-one, he lives with his family in Montana, USA.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Eragon:
'A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . a galloping good example of its genre' Daily Telegraph
'This book is an achievement. Readers . . . will be transported' Sunday Times
'A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story' Guardian
'A stirring fantasy of epic proportions' The Bookseller
'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
'An authentic work of great talent . . . I found myself dreaming about it at night, and reaching for it as soon as I woke' The New York Times Book Review
'Christopher Paolini makes literary magic with his precocious debut' People
'Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that's sure to flourish' Booklist

From the Inside Flap

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 magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn;t sure whom he can trust.
Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.
Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance> Eragon may not escape even with his life . . .

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385607903
• ISBN 13: 9780385607902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 704