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Eldest ( Inheritance Cycle) (Hardcover) by Christopher Paolini - 1 of 1

Eldest ( Inheritance Cycle) (Hardcover) by Christopher Paolini

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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.



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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 Ellésmera, 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 Alagaësia!

Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. --The Washington Post



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Praise for The Inheritance Cycle:

A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A #1 USA Today Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

An authentic work of great talent. --New York Times Book Review

"The new 'It' book of children's lit." -U.S. News & World Report

Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer. --The Boston Globe

A breathtaking and unheard of success. --USA Today

"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic." -People

"Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid."--Booklist, Starred

"Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy."--School Library Journal

Praise for Eldest

Fans of the first volume will find...a wealth of descriptive detail, mythic archetypes and prolonged battle sequences --Publisher's Weekly



About The Author



Christopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy inspired him to write the Inheritance Cycle, which quickly became an internationally bestselling series. He began the first draft of the introductory book in the series, Eragon, at age fifteen. Christopher draws inspiration for the world of Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, from the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana: the tumultuous weather, the roaring Yellowstone River, and the soaring Beartooth Mountains. Find out more about Christopher and the Inheritance Cycle at paolini.net.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 2.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-19 Years
Number of Pages: 681
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action + Adventure / General, Animals / Mythical, Science Fiction + Fantasy + Magic
Series Title: Inheritance Cycle
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Format: Hardcover
Author: Christopher Paolini
Language: English
Street Date: August 23, 2005
TCIN: 11828899
UPC: 9780375826702
Item Number (DPCI): 059-12-0026
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 9.5 inches length x 6.75 inches width x 2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.25 pounds
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  • A: Eldest is the second installment of the Inheritance Cycle series, following the first book, Eragon.

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