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Eragon

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 2,915 Ratings and 2,915 Reviews

Book Description
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... More
Book Information
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
BindingKindle Edition (53 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages528
ISBN-10B000FBJCK8
Publication Date08/26/2003
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About Christopher Paolini (Author) : Christopher Paolini was raised in the Paradise Valley, Montana area. His family members include his parents, Kenneth Paolini and Talita Hodgkinson, and his sister, Angela Paolini. Home schooled for th... more
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5/29/2015 L S Mclachlan tagged as: So inspiring.

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11/8/2012 William Yu tagged as: I recommend

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12/7/2010 Kirstin van Dyke

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8/30/2010 Jessica McIntyre said: Great book, the second and the first. Still waiting for the third though.
tags: I read

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7/1/2010 Sheri Radford tagged as: I recommend

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6/25/2010 Wendy Siefken said: My son Charlie read his series of books. He really loved the books.
tags: I read

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5/19/2010 Rachel Ziebarth said:
For a fifteen year old, this is tremendously good. However, it could be better. His characters are somewhat stereotyped, such as Arya, the beautiful damsel in distress, and Eragon, the coming of age I-have-no-clue-what-I'm-doing-I-just-follow-my-heart Dragon Rider. Saphira is crafted brilliantly, ... more

tags: I read

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3/22/2010 andrew jacobson

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11/18/2009 Cole Rush

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10/7/2009 Kendra Patterson tagged as: 04/24/09, I read

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9/10/2009 Thomas Walton said: Wiked book
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7/31/2009 Jared Steffen

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6/30/2009 Nicole Downing said: Visit my blog for a review on this book http://snikysnake.blogspot.com/
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6/22/2009 Haley M. said: This is a great series. I have only read books one and two but I enjoyed them tremendously.
tags: Eragon, I recommend, The Inheritance Series, I read

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4/23/2009 Deborah Copeland tagged as: I recommend, I read

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4/2/2009 Gail Fattori said: Love it. Great Series.
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12/23/2008 Ali B tagged as: ya, fantasy

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8/7/2008 Ash Lane said: Paolini referred me to his agent in 2004.

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6/26/2008 Lesa Boutin

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6/4/2008 Dewanna Durbin said: Christopher Paolini is a wonderful author.
tags: I recommend

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6/2/2008 Elle J. said: This was a thrilling and adventure-filled book that I wish there were more just like it.
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3/28/2008 Kelly Sonnack said: I'm obsessed with this right now. I dream about it, think about it all day, and can't wait to get in the car to finish listening.
tags: I'm reading

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2/13/2008 Vivien K. tagged as: I recommend, I read

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12/9/2007 Becca Ramsey said: I truly enjoyed this book. It was a great combination of narrative characterization, fantasy, and action. You actually cared about the characters as they progressed through their journey to save their world.
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10/20/2007 Sara Harris tagged as: I read

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7/26/2007 Tracy O'Daniel

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4/5/2007 Little Willow tagged as: I Read

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