Author

Christopher Paolini

3 books Grades 7–12 1 series

About

Christopher Paolini began writing Eragon when he was just fifteen years old. It became the first book of the Inheritance Cycle, an epic fantasy about a farm boy and his dragon, Saphira. The books are long and detailed and are best for strong, confident readers.

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

Books by Christopher Paolini

Inheritance Cycle

  • #1 Eragon

    Grades 8–12 GRL Y 25 AR pts

    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…

  • #2 Eldest

    Grades 7–12 36 AR pts

    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.…

  • #3 Brisingr

    Grades 10–12 45 AR pts

    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…