| "ELDEST" by Christopher Paolini
Author: Christopher Paolini
Interest Level: Upper Grades (9-12)
ATOS Reading Level: 7.0
AR Points: 36.0
Publisher Recommended Age: Young Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Paperback
Book Description
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, 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: magic and swordsmanship.
Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. 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. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.
Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .
About the Inheritance Cycle Series:
The Inheritance Cycle is a fantasy series of books set in the fictional world of Alagaesia. The story focuses on a teenaged boy named Eragon and his dragon Saphira as he becomes one of the few remaining Dragon Riders. Dragon Riders were a legendary group who governed the land in times past but were almost completely destroyed by King Galbatorix, who betayed his fellow Riders and claimed the crown.
As Galbatorix attempts to capture Eragon and his dragon, Eragon begins a journey into the secrets and lores of Alagaesia.
Book Reviews:
School Library Journal: "Eragon's (continued) journey to maturity is well handled. He wrestles earnestly with definitions for good and evil, and he thoughtfully examines the question of good at what price." Grade 5+
Book Awards:
- USA: #1 New York Times Bestseller - Eldest
- USA: #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller - Eldest
- USA: USA Today Bestseller - Eldest
- USA: Wall Street Journal Bestseller - Eldest
- USA: Book Sense Book of the Year - Eldest
- USA: #1 Book Sense Selection - Eldest
About the Author:
Christopher Paolini’s abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen after being homeschooled all his life. Both Eragon and Eldest, the second book in the Inheritance cycle, became instant New York Times bestsellers. Christopher is currently at work on Brisingr, the third volume in the cycle. He lives in Montana, where the dramatic landscape feeds his visions of Alagaësia.
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