ISBN 13: 978-0-375-85823-9. Hardback, $24.99.
Annotation:
A pictorial guide to the mythical land of Algaesia, the setting for the Eldest Trilogy, written by Christopher Paolini.
Book Talk:
Eragon was a boy like any other, living with his uncle and cousin outside of a small town, deep in the Spine Mountains. Eragon loved the land around him, and enjoyed hearing the tales of the old story teller, Brom, who lived in the village.
And then, one mystical day changed Eragon's life forever. Startled by the sudden appearance of a beautiful large rock in the mountains one day while hunting, Eragon decides to take the rock home to see if he can sell it. Once he brings the rock home, Eragon discovers that it contains a secret... a life altering secret. For the rock is actually a dragon egg. And once Eragon and the baby dragon meet, Eragon becomes a dragon rider. As the only living dragon rider aside from the king, Eragon's life and destiny change forever.
This book introduces the reader to the land of Algaesia, and the rich history of the continent, the elves, the dwarves, and the history of the dragon riders.
Richly illustrated throughout, this book contains detailed maps, stunning artwork, and dozens of "lift the flap" type pages within pages of still more information about the mystical, magical land called Algaesia that readers yearn to know more about.
Reviewer's Note:
This richly illustrated book is best shared in a face-to-face book talk. The illustrated pictures of the knights, the fold out pages that reveal more detailed information, and the textured cover as well as tactile samples within the book make this a true treasure that any Eragon fan will find difficult to put down.
Author's Web Site:
Christopher Paolini
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