Eragon - Winner of the Jugendbuchpreis der Jury der jungen Leser (Literaturhaus Wien) 2005 and the Preis der Moerser Jugendbuch-Jury 2004/2005

Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.

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

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Paolini
• Publisher: Random House Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.03.2010
• EAN: 9780440240730
• ISBN: 978-0-440-24073-0
• No. of pages: 768
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 173 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 342 g
• Series: Eragon / The Inheritance Cycle
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age