# Eragon: Book I - Hardcover

by **Christopher Paolini** (Author)

**Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini--_Murtagh,_ coming 11.7.23!**

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.

### Front Jacket

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

### Author Biography

**CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI.** Author of the Inheritance Cycle (_Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance_). Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army. Scottish laird. Dodged gunfire . . . more than once. As a child was chased by a moose in Alaska. Has his name inscribed on Mars. Firstborn of Kenneth and Talita. Husband. Father. Asker of questions and teller of stories.

**Number of Pages:** 528

**Dimensions:** 1.63 x 9.31 x 6.31 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 01, 2003

**Award:** Book Sense Book of the Year Award (2004)

**Award:** Golden Archer Award (2006)

**Award:** Iowa High School Book Award (2006)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Eragon (English)

**Interest Level:** Upper Grades, 9-12

**Reading Level:** 5.6

**Point Value:** 25

## Details

- **Price:** 27.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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