Eragon
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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.
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- Who wrote Eragon?
Eragon is by Christopher Paolini. The catalogue records its first publication in 2000. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is Eragon?
The catalogue records 576 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
