Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini--Murtagh!

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.

Review Citations:

• Publishers Weekly 07/21/2003 pg. 196 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2003 pg. 240 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2003 pg. 967 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Booklist 08/01/2003 pg. 1981 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• School Library Journal 09/01/2003 pg. 218 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Kliatt 09/01/2003 pg. 10 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• USA Today 11/12/2003 pg. 1 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2003 pg. 163 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• New York Times 11/16/2003 pg. 34 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 113 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Booklist 04/15/2004 pg. 1455 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• PW Notes and Reprints 08/23/2004 pg. 56 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 113 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Publishers Weekly 08/23/2004 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Wilson Middle/Jr. High Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Wilson Senior High Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780375826689, Hardcover)
• Publishers Weekly 04/04/2005 pg. 62 (EAN 9780375826696, Paperback)
• PW Notes and Reprints 04/04/2005 pg. 62 (EAN 9780375826696, Paperback)
• Ingram Advance 05/01/2005 pg. 35 (EAN 9780375826696, Paperback)
• Kliatt 07/01/2005 pg. 30 (EAN 9780375826696, Paperback) - *Starred Review

About the Author

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.