Brisingr: Or, the Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular

The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in the third book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.

Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.

Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.

When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.

Features 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, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia

Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. --The Washington Post

Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/20/2008
Pages: 763
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 2.10d
ISBN: 9780375826726
Age Range: 12-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 45
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 125940 / Brisingr


Review Citation(s):
People Weekly 10/13/2008 pg. 53
Booklist 11/01/2008 pg. 34
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2009 pg. 99
Publishers Weekly 09/22/2008
Library Journal 09/29/2008
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 103 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Christopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at 15. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana.