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704pages. 23x15x5cm. Broché. jamais ouvert
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There s a keenness in the storytelling, and an excitement for pure adventure and magic, that will ensure fans of Paolini s Eragon will find its much-anticipated sequel every bit as readable and captivating. This young author, who wrote that debut (very long) novel aged fifteen, has shed some his earlier less convincing turns of phrase and tendancies to homage other inspirational works, to come up with a deeper second novel that is more assured, better balanced and distinctly original.
Picking up from the exact point where its predecessor gave way, Eldest begins with dragon rider and now shade slayer, Eragon, on the battlefield of his greatest triumph. He is saddened by the death and carnage before him, and fearful for the future. King Galbatorix is, despite this battle won, still the cruel ruler of the Empire and must be defeated. Together with the beautiful and elegant dragon, Saphira, with whom he can communicate without speech, they must travel to Ellesmera fabled land of the Elves to undergo further training in magic, swordsmanship and other worldly necessities.
Meanwhile, in his homeland, in the village of Carvahall, Eragon s cousin Roran faces challenges of his own. The king s men, and the dark creature that instructs them, lay siege to the tiny mountain community in the hope of finding Roran, and thus lead them to Eragon. After fierce resistance, Roran leads the villagers on a long, arduous journey to salvation (hopefully) with the community known as the Varden.
Told in alternate chapters, the stories of both young men on separate missions give this difficult second novel a refreshing feel. Eragon is still the star, but has a substantial second cast to make this novel a worthy sequel to the first book and a tantalising bridge to the final chapter in volume three.
(Age 12 and over) --John McLay
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"'A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . a galloping good example of its genre'" (Daily Telegraph)
"'A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon ... Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story'" (Guardian)
"'This book is an achievement. Readers . . . will be transported'" (Sunday Times)
"'A stirring fantasy of epic proportions'" (The Bookseller)
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PRAISE FOR ERAGON:
'A winner ... tip of the hat to young master Paolini'
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- PublisherDoubleday
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0385608691
- ISBN 13 9780385608695
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages704
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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Mechanische Beschädigung. 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 Ellesm ra, 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 with even his life. Seller Inventory # bc8a6161-7079-4039-bee3-3021cc02dc12
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Condition: Muy bueno. : En 'Eldest', Eragon y su dragón Saphira han salvado al estado rebelde de la destrucción por las fuerzas del rey Galbatorix. Ahora, Eragon debe viajar a Ellesméra para entrenarse en magia y esgrima, habilidades vitales para un Jinete de Dragón. En este viaje lleno de aventuras, caos y traiciones, Eragon no está seguro de en quién puede confiar. Mientras tanto, su primo Roran debe luchar en Carvahall, poniendo a Eragon en un peligro aún mayor. ¿Podrá Eragon escapar con vida de la mano oscura del rey? EAN: 9780385608695 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Fantasía|Infantil y Juvenil Título: Eldest Autor: Christopher Paolini Editorial: Doubleday Idioma: en Páginas: 681 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-03-26-534ae746
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 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 Ellesm ra, 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 with even his life. Seller Inventory # 1beea462-27a7-4b84-a141-88bbce289c7d
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Condition: Very Good. A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout: Surpassing its popular prequel Eragon, this second volume in the Inheritanc e trilogy shows growing maturity and skill on the part of its very young au thor, who was only seventeen when the first volume was published in 2003. T he story is solidly in the tradition (some might say derivative) of the cla ssic heroic quest fantasy, with the predictable cast of dwarves, elves, and dragons--but also including some imaginatively creepy creatures of evil. The land of Alagaesia is suffering under the Empire of the wicked Galbatorix, and Eragon and his dragon Saphira, last of the Riders, are the only hope. But Eragon is young and has much to learn, and so he is sent off to the elven forest city of Ellesmera, where he and Saphira are tutored in magic, battle skills, and the ancient language by the wise former Rider Oromis and his elderly dragon Glaedr. Meanwhile, back at Carvahall, Eragon's home, his cousin Roran is the target of a siege by the hideous Ra'zac, and he must lead the villagers on a desperate escape over the mountains. The two narratives move toward a massive battle with the forces of Galbatorix, where Eragon learns a shocking secret about his parentage and commits himself to saving his people. Seller Inventory # RWARE0000019469
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