Eragon
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2002 · Est. 14.5 hour read

Eragon

Written by Christopher Paolini

Book #1 in the The Inheritance Cycle series

A farm boy's discovery of a dragon egg thrusts him into a battle for an empire's fate.

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497 pages· 157,220 words· Est. 14.5 hour read· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

Eragon, a humble farm boy, stumbles upon a mysterious blue stone that hatches a dragon, thrusting him into a world of magic and peril. Armed with an ancient sword and guided by a wise storyteller, he must navigate a treacherous path where his decisions could either save or doom the empire. As he uncovers a legacy as old as the empire itself, Eragon faces the ultimate challenge: confronting the dark forces threatening his world. Will he rise to become the hero Alagaësia needs, or will his choices lead to its downfall?

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
497
Words
157,220
Reading age
12–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
25
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
74404
Publication
Published
April 26, 2005
First published
June 1, 2002
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375826696

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