Entertainment Eragon: An amazing book for all ages

Arjun Shankar

“Wind howled through the night, carrying a scent that would change the world. A tall Shade lifted his head and said icily, ‘Spread out; hide behind trees and bushes. Stop whoever is coming or die ’”

That excerpt was from the beginning of one of my favorite books, Eragon by Christopher Paolini. This high fantasy story is full of rich descriptions and unique characters The characters and the plot are seamlessly integrated, and the ending of the book is extremely satisfying.

First, here is some background information on Eragon Christopher Paolini, the author, wrote his first draft of Eragon when he was 16 However, he was too scared to share it with anyone until much later, when he happened to find it. When he told his parents, they helped him publish the book Today, there are over 24.55 million copies sold around the globe.

Eragon follows the plot of a 15-year-old boy named, you guessed it, Eragon. Over the

Courtesy of Wikipedia.org course of the book, he picks up the legacy of the Riders, longforgotten heroes from past ages Growing stronger and stronger, he learns dark secrets and completes feats of heroism.

The backstory of the series is that there used to be a golden age of peace and prosperity. The Riders kept the land safe, but they could not keep it safe from themselves A young Rider, called Galbatorix, went mad and took down the order, becoming stronger with each victory.

24.55 million copies sold around the globe

Eventually, he took the entire world in his iron fist of dominance.

There are three more books in the series - Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance. Throughout the books, Eragon learns of the deepest mysteries of the world and eventually brings down Galbatorix with a method I certainly did not expect. The ending is full of melancholy but also makes me want more to read.

Another thing I love about the series is that it is nice and long. In total, there are over 2,200 pages in the series. But don’t be discouraged. All of the writing is laden with description and action.

I first read the book in fifth grade Although it took me a couple of weeks to read, it gave me something to do and look forward to I encourage you to read the book, no matter your age, for it is a great book and transports you into the world of Eragon.

In conclusion, the entire series is great, and you should definitely read it. Trust me; you will not regret it.