Inheritance Cycle

Inheritance Cycle series cover

by Christopher Paolini

Please note the comments in each of the book descriptions. As Eragon grows and matures, the content within each book also grows more mature.

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3 books with resources

  1. Book 1 Eragon

    Grades 8–12

    A 15-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon, finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters. The plot contains profanity and violence.

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  2. Book 2 Eldest

    Grades 7–12

    After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire. The plot contains mature elements: profanity, subtle sex scene (His Enemy's Face), subtle nudity (The Gift…

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  3. Book 3 Brisingr

    Grades 10–12

    Eragon upholds the oath he made to save Katrina from King Galbatorix, while being pulled in different directions by the needs of the Varden, elves, and dwarves – all of whom need his help and strength to overcome the tyranny of the king. This book contains themes more…

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