Empowering Bright & Gifted Children

 

Author: Christopher Paolini
Interest Level: Upper Grades (9-12)
ATOS Reading Level: 4.9
AR Points: 26.0
Publisher Recommended Age: Young Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Paperback

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Publisher's Weekly: "While exploring the forest, 15-year-old Eragon discovers an odd blue gemstone—a dragon egg, fated to hatch in his care." Ages 12+

 

School Library Journal: "...the empathetic characters and interesting plot twists will appeal to the legions of readers who have been captivated by the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and are looking for more books like it." Grades 5+

 

 

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.

 

You can find out more about Christopher and Inheritance at www.alagaesia.com.

 

 

"Eragon" was adapted into a feature film in 2006 with the same name. The movie stars Edward Speleers as Eragon. Other actors in the file included Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Sienna Guillory, and Rachel Weisz.