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Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh!
A new adventure hatches in Book One 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

When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. 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, 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.
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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Look out, Jim Dale! Gerard Doyle's narration of Eragon gives the Harry Potter series a strong rival. While it seems odd that a Brit was chosen to read a fantasy written by an American teen phenom, Doyle's range of accents is perfect for the multiple characters of this epic. Eragon and Saphira grow from being innocent young farm boy and dragon hatchling to dragon rider and his fearsome flying partner, both destined to fight the minions of the evil King Galbatorix. Doyle's voice strengthens with Eragon's conviction to take charge of his fate and to join forces with good. On paper, Eragon is a sprawling fantasy, filled with obvious nods to Tolkien and too many convenient plot devices. But on audio, it fills the ears with vivid characters, witty dialogue, and nail-biting battle scenes set in a magical world where a beautiful blue dragon and her rider are at the noble center of it all. M.M.O. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award, Winner of 2004 ALA/ YALSA Recording (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 21, 2003
      In the first volume in Paolini's planned Inheritance trilogy, 15-year-old Eragon discovers an odd blue gemstone while exploring an infamous stretch of forest. It is a dragon egg, fated to hatch in his care. Eragon quickly develops a psychic connection with the female dragon that emerges, whom he names Saphira ("His emotions were completely open to her mind, and she understood him better than anyone else"). Eragon narrowly escapes doom with Saphira's help, but the uncle who raised him is killed, setting up a robust revenge/adventure tale. The scope quickly expands: Eragon turns out to be the first of a new generation of Riders, a lodge of legendary dragon-riding warriors killed by the evil King Galbatorix. As a result, he becomes the focal point in a war between Galbatorix's forces and the resistance efforts of the Varden. Paolini, who was 15 years old himself when he began this book, takes the near-archetypes of fantasy fiction and makes them fresh and enjoyable, chiefly through a crisp narrative and a likable hero. He carries a substantial Tolkien influence—fanciful spellings of geographical names, the use of landscape as character, as well as the scale and structure of the story itself. But his use of language dispenses with the floral, pastoral touch in favor of more direct prose. The likeness does not end there: the volume opens with a detailed map of Paolini's world, and ends with a glossary and pronunciation guide for his invented language. An auspicious beginning to both career and series. Ages 12-up.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Cuando Eragon, un joven campesino de quince a–os, encuentra una piedra misteriosa y azul en el bosque, su vida cambia para siempre. De repente se ve enrollado dentro del conflicto entre el bien y el mal en un mundo lleno de dragones y magia. El narrador, Karl Hoffmann, aporta un toque dram‡tico a la historia creando distintas voces, a la vez emocionantes y cre’bles, para los muchos personajes fant‡sticos que aparecen en el cuento. La mœsica que acompa–a la narración aumenta el ambiente en todos los momentos propicios. Esta producción captar‡ la imaginación de lectores jóvenes y maduros, proveyendo una experiencia de que todos los miembros de la familia pueden disfrutar juntos. S.E.G., L.R.P., trans. [ENGLISH TRANSLATION]--When 15-year-old Eragon, a boy from a farming village, finds a mysterious blue stone in the woods, his life is transformed. He soon finds himself caught up in a fight against evil in a world filled with dragons and magic. Narrator Karl Hoffmann brings a dramatic touch to the story, with exciting and believable voices for the many fantastic characters. His narration is complemented by background music that heightens the mood at all the right moments. This impressive production will capture the imaginations of young and mature listeners alike, providing an experience the family can enjoy together. S.E.G. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      April 4, 2005
      While exploring the forest, 15-year-old Eragon discovers an odd blue gemstone—a dragon egg, fated to hatch in his care. According to PW
      , "The author takes the near-archetypes of fantasy fiction and makes them fresh and enjoyable, chiefly through a crisp narrative and a likable hero." Ages 12-up.

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  • Lexile® Measure:710
  • Text Difficulty:3

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