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      Eragon

      by Christopher Paolini
      Published
      Jun 2002
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      528
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      Series
      Inheritance Cycle Book 1

      About This Book

      WHAT WAS ONCE YOUR LIFE IS NOW YOUR LEGEND.

      When 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 he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds.

      Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.

      Series Placement

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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Action Adventure Epic Fantasy Fantasy Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery Horror

      Characters & Occupations

      Dragons Elves

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade Young Adult / Teens

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