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Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle) [Paperback]

Christopher Paolini (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 Jan 2005 | Series: The Inheritance cycle (Book 1)

One boy . . . One dragon . . . A world of adventure.

When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. 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 he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Childrens; New Ed edition (6 Jan 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552552097
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552552097
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.2 x 20 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (275 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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There's always room for another fantasy quest trilogy--as long as it has distinction, originality and a cracking plot. Eragon has. This is the first book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy, which he began writing when aged only 15, is an amazing debut that demonstrates a written maturity beyond its creator's years. Any rough edges borne through inexperience are quickly forgiven as his story takes the reader on an imaginative journey by way of a host of likable and interesting characters and several breathtaking and dramatic sequences of high fantasy.

Eragon's adventure begins when he is out hunting one day in the mountainous region of his world known as the Spine. While eyeing-up a tasty deer with his bow, his aim is disturbed by a polished blue stone that explodes from the sky and narrowly misses him. The oval shaped object, cool and frictionless to his touch, weighs several pounds and it turns out to be his only reward from his day's hunting session. Returning to his home town Carvahall, Eragon's unsuccessful attempts to exchange the stone for meat for his family begins a run of bad luck that will eventually force him to flee his place of birth. This heralds the beginning of a new destiny for him.

The stone is in fact a dragon's egg and it hatches in Eragon's company--making him the first new Dragon Rider for many years. Suddenly, the fate of the Empire rests in his hands and he must navigate a dark and dangerous terrain, and some formidable enemies, to challenge the might of a king whose evil is limitless.

Despite its classic quest format there are enough new ideas and twists and turns to make it stand out among its legion of competitors in the genre. Eragon begins a bigger story that continues with the follow-up Eldest. Suitable for readers aged 12 and over. --John McLay --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre (Daily Telegraph )

This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported (The Sunday Times )

A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story (Guardian )

A stirring fantasy of epic proportions (The Bookseller )

Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales (Through the Looking Glass 20060801)
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read 20 April 2010
By Y. S. Emery
Format:Paperback
I absolutely loved this book. I found myself carried away by the story right from the start. Christopher Paolini made me feel as though I were travelling along side Eragon. I shared his joys, sadness and fears, etc.
I hated putting this book down each evening and couldn't wait to pick it back up again. I would recommend this book to other fantasy readers, I thought it was brilliant and can't wait to read the next one.
There seems to be a lot of negative opinions on the age that this author was when he first began this story, I on the other hand think it was a great achievement for him to have written this so young. Well done Christopher!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting Eragon - Get Your Claws On This! 15 Feb 2005
By "suzy_roo"
Format:Hardcover
Being a dragon lover myself, I saw this book in my local bookstore and just had to read it. Eragon transports you into a magical yet realistic world full of elves, monsters and, ofcourse, dragons. The book kept me utterly engulfed and, when it came to stop reading, left me wanting more. The fantastic and mystical world in which Paolini creates excites and enthrawls you and, once you're in, you really can not get out of it. Eragon covers a vast range of unfortunate and unlucky situations and are projected in such a way that you feel like you are sharing Eragon's worries yourself. The book is complicated but explains clearly the world of Alageasia, as Eragon is not the only person who is beginning to learn about it. I found this book a brilliant read and highly recomend it to fantasy, action, dragons(!) and adventure lovers of all ages. The book leaves you always yearning for your next read and the abrupt and sudden ending leaves you aching to get your claws on Eragon 2 and Eldest!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eragon Book One 22 Aug 2011
By Linda
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Really loved this book and the others in the Inheritance cycle cannot wait for the next book. Couldn`t put the book down, now that I have finished the rest of them I am going back to this one again
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Fantasy Book.
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This is a good read, BUT it draws almost the entirety of it's plot from the first STAR WARS film. From the first few chapters, a farm boy (Eragon/Luke Skywalker) living with his... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars the best series EVER!!!!!!!!!
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