Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon

Book I

Christopher Paolini

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · April 26, 2005

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh!

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Who it’s for
A familiar fantasy entry point, with the satisfactions of a first volume and a collector’s pull.
Themes
magic, power, legacy
Pacing
Steady

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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.

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"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. This updated edition of Eragon includes: · A sneak peek of Murtagh · One section of a brand-new Alagaësia map by Christopher, with a unique code that will unlock a different piece of exclusive digital content. Collect all 4 books in the Inheritance Cycle to see the full map and unlock all bonus content! · A redesigned cover using the iconic original art

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A familiar fantasy entry point, with the satisfactions of a first volume and a collector’s pull.

Come here for

  • dragon-forward fantasy
  • series-start energy

Expect

  • YA epic scale
  • sustained narrative read

Where it sits

YA Mythical Creature Stories84%
YA Adventure83%
Epic YA Fantasy68%

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Publisher categories

  • YA Adventure
  • Epic YA Fantasy
  • Royalty Stories for Teens
Authors
Christopher Paolini
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
April 26, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
magic · power · legacy
Reading lane
YA Adventure