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Part of The Inheritance Cycle

Part of The Inheritance Cycle

Part of The Inheritance Cycle

Part of The Inheritance Cycle

Paperback $15.99

Mar 13, 2007 | ISBN 9780375840401 | Young Adult

Hardcover $27.99

Aug 23, 2005 | ISBN 9780375826702 | Young Adult

Ebook $10.99

Aug 23, 2005 | ISBN 9780375837531 | Young Adult

Audiobook Download $30.00

Apr 25, 2006 | 1410 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Eldest

    Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!

    New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 

    “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

    Darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

    Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

    This updated edition of Eldest includes:
    · A sneak peek of Murtagh
    · One section of a brand-new Alagaësia map by Christopher, with a unique code that will unlock a different piece of exclusive digital content. Collect all 4 books in the Inheritance Cycle to see the full map and unlock all bonus content!
    · A redesigned cover using the iconic original art

    About Eldest

    Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!

    New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 

    “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

    Darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

    Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

    About Eldest

    Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!

    New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 

    “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

    Darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

    Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

    About Eldest

    Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!

    New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 

    “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

    Darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

    Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

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    The Inheritance Cycle 4-Book Trade Paperback Boxed Set
    The Inheritance Cycle 4-Book Hard Cover Boxed Set
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    Inheritance
    The Inheritance Cycle 4-Book Trade Paperback Boxed Set
    The Inheritance Cycle 4-Book Hard Cover Boxed Set
    See all books by Christopher Paolini

    About Christopher Paolini

    CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI. Author of the Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance). Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army…. More about Christopher Paolini

    About Christopher Paolini

    CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI. Author of the Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance). Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army…. More about Christopher Paolini

    About Christopher Paolini

    CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI. Author of the Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance). Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army…. More about Christopher Paolini

    About Christopher Paolini

    CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI. Author of the Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance). Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army…. More about Christopher Paolini

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $15.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 13, 2007 | 720 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375840401

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $27.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 23, 2005 | 704 Pages | 6 x 9 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375826702

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 23, 2005 | 704 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375837531

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $30.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Apr 25, 2006 | 1410 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780739338582
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    Praise

    Praise for The Inheritance Cycle:

    A #1 New York Times Bestseller
    A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
    A #1 USA Today Bestseller
    A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

    “An authentic work of great talent.” —New York Times Book Review

    “The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” –U.S. News & World Report

    “Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer.” —The Boston Globe

    “A breathtaking and unheard of success.” —USA Today

    “Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic.” –People

    “Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.”—Booklist, Starred

    “Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy.”—School Library Journal

    Praise for Eldest:

    “Fans of the first volume will find…a wealth of descriptive detail, mythic archetypes and prolonged battle sequences” —Publisher’s Weekly

    Awards

    Quill Award WINNER 2006

    Wisconsin Golden Archer Book Award SUBMITTED 2007

    Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award NOMINEE 2007

    Disney Adventures Book Award NOMINEE 2005

    Iowa High School Book Award NOMINEE

    New York State Three Apples Award NOMINEE

    Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award NOMINEE

    Wyoming Soaring Eagle Book Award NOMINEE 2007

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