Christopher Paolini
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. <br>An authentic work of great talent.--The New York Times Book Review <br>Christopher Paolini make s] literary magic with his precocious debut.--People <br>Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.--Booklist, Starred <br>An auspicious beginning to both career and series.--Publishers Weekly <br>A New York Times Bestseller <br>A USA Today Bestseller <br>A Wall Street Journal Bestseller <br>A Book Sense Bestseller From the Hardcover edition.