Eldest (Inheritance Cycle, Book 2) (The Inheritance Cycle)
| Title: | Eldest (Inheritance Cycle, Book 2) (The Inheritance Cycle) |
| Author: | Christopher Paolini
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| Year First Published: | 2007 |
| Page Count: | 704 |
| Synopsis: | 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 Rider: 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 Eragon: �Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that�s sure to flourish.� �Booklist, Starred �Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.� �People �The new �It� book of children�s lit.� �U.S. News & World Report �An auspicious beginning to both career and series.� �Publishers Weekly A #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Book of the Year A #1 Book Sense Selection From the Hardcover edition. |
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| We see Eragon growing up and continuing his journey toward defeating Galbatorix and restoring freedom and peace to Alegaesia. He is also discovering much about himself and what he wants to accomplish within himself. |
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| Focus | Dragons | Main Character | Magical Abilities |
| Focus | Personal Quest | Number of pages | 600-700 |
| Main Character | Male | Readability | Moderate |
| Main Character | Teen | Type | Young Adult |
| Main Character | Commoner |
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