Eragon
Inheritance Trilogy, Book One
Christopher Paolini
Juvenile Fiction - Science Fiction
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Hardcover | August 2003 | $18.95 | 0-375-82668-8
Paperback | April 2004 | $9.95 | 0-375-82669-6
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When Eragon finds
a polished blue 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
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. . . .
“An
authentic work of great talent.” –The New York
Times
“Christopher
Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious
debut.” –People
“One
of the most extraordinary publishing stories of
the year.” –The Observer (UK)
“An
impressive start to a writing career that’s sure
to flourish.”
—Booklist, starred review
“[A]
solid, sweeping epic fantasy…”
—Kirkus Reviews
“An
auspicious beginning to both career and series.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Eragon,
an epic fantasy in the vein of Tolkien and Anne
McCaffrey, is sure to delight. 15-year-old Eragon
and his dragon, Saphira, are part of a well-conceived
world that readers will love traveling to. I'm already
eager for the next book!”
—Erin Ostrander, Secret Garden Bookshop, Seattle,
WA
“Eragon
is a wonderful classical fantasy story of dragons,
wizards and heroes that will appeal to both young
and adult readers. Paolini writes with a rich complexity
of detail and language, taking time and care to
immerse us in his thoroughly imagined world of Alagaësia.
And once the action starts – there’s no putting
it down!”
—Roger Page, Island Books, Mercer Island, WA
“Eragon
is a guaranteed hit for any reader who loves fantasy.
Drawing on the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien, Anne
McCaffrey, Ursula Le Guin, Philip Pullman and other
great fantasists, Christopher Paolini has woven
together an exciting suspense-filled adventure of
one young man coming of age in partnership with
the first dragon born in over a century. I can’t
wait to read the rest of the trilogy.”
—Peter Glassman, Owner, Books of Wonder, New York
City
“Wow!
What an amazing ride this was!....Beautifully and
lushly written by a fifteen year-old boy, Eragon
is a fast-paced book filled with battle, armor,
really nasty beings, much adventure and huge friendships
between dragons, humans, elves and gnomes. This
is a book that will appeal to anyone looking for
the next
big fantasy series to get lost in.”
—Rene Kirkpatrick, All for Kids Books & Music,
Seattle, WA
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