num_pages: 706
description: 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. With newly updated interlocking art across the spines of all four books!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, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. 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.Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .Praise for The Inheritance "An authentic work of great talent." -- New York Times Book Review"Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer." -- The Boston Globe"A breathtaking and unheard of success." -- USA Today"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." --T he Washington Post“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic.” – People“The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” – U.S. News &amp; World ReportA #1 New York Times BestsellerA #1 Publishers Weekly BestsellerA #1 USA Today BestsellerA Wall Street Journal Bestseller
language: English
title: Eldest
titlecomplete: Eldest (Inheritance, #2)
characters: Glaedr (The Inheritance Cycle), Jormundur, Roran Garrowsson, Oromis (The Inheritance Cycle), Albreich, Jeod Longshanks, Solembum, Queen Islanzadi, Saphira (The Inheritance Cycle), Orik (The Inheritance Cycle), Arya (The Inheritance Cycle), Hrothgar (The Inheritance Cycle), The Twins, Horst (The Inheritance Cycle), Murtagh (The Inheritance Cycle), Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle), Lethrblaka, Angela the Herbalist, Nasuada
genres: Fiction, Magic, Adventure, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fantasy, Dragons
ratings_count: 426148
places: Alagaësia
series: The Inheritance Cycle
awards: awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA)
category: Older Readers, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: Teen Buckeye Book Award, awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: Soaring Eagle Book Award, awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: The Quill Award
category: Young Adult/Teen
publisher: Doubleday Children's Books