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
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