Eragon Book I

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. "An authentic work of great talent."-The New York Times Book Review "Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut."-People "Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid."-Booklist, Starred "An auspicious beginning to both career and series."-Publishers Weekly A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller From the Hardcover edition.

<b>Christopher Paolini</b> began writing <i>Eragon</i> when he graduated from high school at 15. He is now at work on <i>Eldest</i>. <i>Eragon</i>, a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, is being translated into more than 30 languages.