| Eldest: Book II Contributor(s): Paolini, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 037582670X ISBN-13: 9780375826702 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $25.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: 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 the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle-one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . . Praise for "Eragon: "Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that's sure to flourish." -"Booklist, Starred "Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut." -"People "The new 'It' book of children's lit." -"U.S. News & World Report "An auspicious beginning to both career and series." -"Publishers Weekly A #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Book of the Year A #1 Book Sense Selection |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy - Epic - Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Young Adult Fiction | Royalty |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005009325 |
| Lexile Measure: 970 |
| Series: Inheritance Cycle (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 2.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (2.10 lbs) 704 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 89884 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 36.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: New magic and new threats take flight in the second 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. 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. Now Eragon must travel to Ell smera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . . 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 |