Eragon: 1st in the Inheritance' series of books

Paolini, Christopher

ISBN 10: 0552552097 / ISBN 13: 9780552552097

Editore: Random House Children's Books / Corgi Books

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© 2002: 1st in the Inheritance' series of books. Unknown publication date. 11th printing of 2005 edition:- Synopsis:- One boy. One dragon. A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. 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 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:- Review(s): "A compelling and action-filled adventure. A galloping good example of its genre" - Daily Telegraph / "This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported" - Sunday Times / "A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon. Paolini writes like someone gripped in his own story" - Guardian / "A stirring fantasy of epic proportions" - The Bookseller:- (original cost £6.99). Codice articolo 12.001.00327

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Titolo: Eragon: 1st in the Inheritance' series of ...

Casa editrice: Random House Children's Books / Corgi Books

Legatura: Paperback: 7¾" x 5"

Illustratore: Cover Art: John Jude Palencar

Condizione: Very Good: Light signs of wear

Edizione: 2005 Edition

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Riassunto:

The first book in The Inheritance Series

When poor farm boy Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it’s a lucky discovery. Perhaps, he will be able to buy his family food for the winter.

But, when a baby dragon hatches out of the stone, Eragon realises he’s stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

His simple life is shattered, and he’s thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. To navigate this dark terrain, and survive his cruel king’s evil ways, he must take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders.

Will he succeed? The fate of the Empire rests in his hands. . .

Recensione:

"A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre" (Daily Telegraph)

"This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported" (The Sunday Times)

"A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon - Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story" (Guardian)

"A stirring fantasy of epic proportions" (The Bookseller)

"Christopher has created a complex and fascinating world in this first book of his Eragon trilogy . . . Filled with history, ancient tales, magic, magical creatures, and with a superbly crafted story "Eragon" is sure to delight many lovers of fantasy tales" (Through the Looking Glass)