The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide: The Hidden Facts Behind the World of Alagaesia

New
Illustrated
2006
$15.97

When a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gem stone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. With over two million copies in print, Eragon (the first book in the Inheritance trilogy, published in the UK by Corgi Childrens) is one of the bestselling books for young readers since Harry Potter first landed. Now author Lois H. Gresh brings us The Ultimate Eragon Guide : a fun, interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alagaesia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the Inheritance series. Also included is an in-depth look the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books, as well as quizzes, a fascinating trip through the lore of dragons, a biography of the young author, plus tons of fun side bars and more! The Ultimate Eragon Guide will be an entertaining resource for fans of the series and curious readers alike.

Synopsis

When a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gem stone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. With over two million copies in print, "Eragon" (the first book in the "Inheritance" trilogy, published in the UK by Corgi Childrens) is one of the bestselling books for young readers since Harry Potter first landed. Now author Lois H. Gresh brings us "The Ultimate Eragon Guide": a fun, interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alagaesia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the "Inheritance" series. Also included is an in-depth look the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books, as well as quizzes, a fascinating trip through the lore of dragons, a biography of the young author, plus tons of fun side bars and more! "The Ultimate Eragon Guide" will be an entertaining resource for fans of the series and curious readers alike.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 17 Jul 2006
ISBN 10: 0312357923
ISBN 13: 9780312357924

Media Reviews

This interesting and highly entertaining guide is sure to quench readers' thirst for more about Eragon and Saphira.
--VOYA
This interesting and highly entertaining guide is sure to quench readers' thirst for more about Eragon and Saphira. --VOYA

Author Bio

Lois H. Gresh is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including The Twilight Companion, The Hunger Games Companion, and other fans' guides, as well as science fiction novels and stories. She lives in upstate New York.