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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 From the Hardcover edition.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100440240735
ISBN-139780440240730
eBay Product ID (ePID)1937611
Product Key Features
Book TitleEragon
TopicAnimals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General
Publication Year2007
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorChristopher Paolini
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience, Young Adults
Book SeriesInheritance Cycle Ser.
Dimensions
Item Height1.3in.
Item Length6.8in.
Item Width5.5in.
Item Weight13 Oz
Additional Product Features
ReviewsA #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 From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dewey Edition22
Grade fromSeventh Grade
Series Volume NumberBK. 1
Age Range12-17
IllustratedYes
Grade toTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.5