Reviews
A #1New York TimesBestseller 2004 Book Sense Book of the Year AUSA TodayBestseller A #1Publishers WeeklyBestseller AWall Street JournalBestseller A Book Sense Bestseller "Full praise toEragon, and I want more! A winner . . . tip of the hat to young master Paolini."-Anne McCaffrey, author ofThe Dragonriders of Pernseries "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 From the Trade Paperback edition., 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, 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 From the Trade Paperback edition.
Synopsis
In Alagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters, Don't miss the latest book from the author of Eragon , The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 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, In Alagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters., Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini-- Murtagh ! A new adventure hatches in Book One of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. "Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." -- The Washington Post When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. 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, 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.
