eragon
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 p from the hardcover edition .