{"product_id":"eldest-book-ii-christopher-paolini-hardcover","title":"Eldest: Book II -- Christopher Paolini, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew magic and new threats take flight in the second book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings  This \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarkness falls...despair abounds...evil reigns... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ell smera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures interlocking art that reveals an image across the spines of all four books  And don't miss the most recent book set in Eragon's world, \u003ci\u003eThe Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristopher Paolini is a true rarity. --\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Paolini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/23\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 2.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780375826702\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-UP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e89884 \/ Eldest (English)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Buckeye Children's Book Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Quill Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Golden Archer Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngram Children's Advance\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2005 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2005 pg. 795\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngram Advance\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2005 pg. 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/25\/2005 pg. 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2005 pg. 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/26\/2005 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/29\/2005 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKliatt\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2005 pg. 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2005 pg. 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2005 pg. 724\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2005 pg. 416 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 81 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy inspired him to write the Inheritance Cycle, which quickly became an internationally bestselling series. He began the first draft of the introductory book in the series, \u003ci\u003eEragon\u003c\/i\u003e, at age fifteen. Christopher draws inspiration for the world of Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, from the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana: the tumultuous weather, the roaring Yellowstone River, and the soaring Beartooth Mountains. Find out more about Christopher and the Inheritance Cycle at paolini.net.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Paolini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49594722222308,"sku":"9780375826702","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780375826702.jpg?v=1786089621","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/eldest-book-ii-christopher-paolini-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}