| Eragon: Book I Contributor(s): Paolini, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375826688 ISBN-13: 9780375826689 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2003 Annotation: 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. This deluxe edition of Eragon includes an excerpt from Eldest, the next volume in the Inheritance trilogy; an exclusive foldout map of Alagaesia; never-before-seen art by the author depicting Zar'roc, Eragon's sword; and an expanded pronunciation guide to the Ancient and Dwarf languages. "An authentic work of great talent."--"The New York Times Book Review "Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut."--"People H "Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid."--"Booklist, Starred "An auspicious beginning to both career and series."--"Publishers Weekly A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller Click for more in this series: Inheritance Cycle |
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| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy - Epic - Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Young Adult Fiction | Animals - Mythical Creatures | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dewey: FIC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCCN: 2003047481 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age Level: 12-15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grade Level: 7-10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lexile Measure: 710(Not Available) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Inheritance Cycle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Physical Information: 1.63" H x 6.31" W x 9.31" L (1.71 lbs) 528 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards: Buckeye Children's Book Award, Winner, Grades 6-8, 2007 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Winner, Grades 6-8, 2005 Virginia Readers Choice Award, Winner, Middle School, 2006 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Winner, Young Adult, 2005 Iowa High School Book Award, Nominee, Young Adult, 2005 Iowa Teen Award, Winner, Young Adult, 2008 Tayshas Reading, Commended, Young Adult, 2004 Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award, Winner, Grades 9-12, 2005 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Winner, Teen, 2006 Volunteer State Book Awards, Winner, Young Adult, 2005 Colorado Blue Spruce Award, Nominee, Young Adult, 2004 Colorado Blue Spruce Award, Winner, Young Adult, 2005 Colorado Children's Book Award, Winner, Junior Novel, 2005 Golden Archer Award, Winner, Middle/Junior High, 2006 Nene Award, Winner, Children's Fiction, 2006 Rhode Island Teen Book Award, Winner, Ages 12 & Up, 2005 Isinglass Teen Read Award, Winner, Grades 6-8, 2004 Sequoyah Book Awards, Winner, Young Adult, 2005 Beehive Awards, Winner, Young Adult, 2005 Evergreen Young Adult Book Award, Winner, Young Adult, 2006 Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Winner, Children's Literature, 2004 Young Reader's Choice Award, Winner, Intermediate/Grades 7-9, 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/21/2003 pg. 196 Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2003 pg. 240 Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2003 pg. 967 Booklist 08/01/2003 pg. 1981 School Library Journal 09/01/2003 pg. 218 Kliatt 09/01/2003 pg. 10 USA Today 11/12/2003 pg. 1 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2003 pg. 163 New York Times 11/16/2003 pg. 34 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 113 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed Booklist 04/15/2004 pg. 1455 PW Notes and Reprints 08/23/2004 pg. 56 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 113 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed Publishers Weekly 08/23/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Quiz #: 74404 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 25.0 |
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| Publisher Description: A new adventure hatches in the first book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 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. Features interlocking art that reveals an image across the spines of all four books And don't miss the most recent book set in Eragon's world, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. --The Washington Post |
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