| Eragon: Book I Contributor(s): Paolini, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375826688 ISBN-13: 9780375826689 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $25.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: 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. This deluxe edition of Eragon includes an excerpt from Eldest, the next volume in the Inheritance trilogy; an exclusive foldout map of Alagaesia; never-before-seen art by the author depicting Zar'roc, Eragon's sword; and an expanded pronunciation guide to the Ancient and Dwarf languages. "An authentic work of great talent."--"The New York Times Book Review "Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut."--"People H "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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy - Epic - Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Young Adult Fiction | Animals - Mythical Creatures |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2003047481 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Series: Inheritance Cycle |
| Physical Information: 1.63" H x 6.31" W x 9.31" (1.71 lbs) 528 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 74404 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 25.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A new adventure hatches in the first book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 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. Features interlocking art that reveals an image across the spines of all four books And don't miss the most recent book set in Eragon's world, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. --The Washington Post |