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Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini-- Murtagh !
Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling collection of stories based in the world of Eragon and the internationally bestselling Inheritance Cycle.
"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." -- The Washington Post
A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia.
It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. When a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend surface, Eragon is faced with a much-needed distraction that may lead to a new perspective.
This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist . . . penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself!
Also includes four new pieces of original art by the author!
Author Notes
Christopher Paolini was born in Southern California on November 17, 1983, but grew up primarily in Paradise Valley, Montana. He was home schooled and at the age of 15, graduated from high school through an accredited correspondence course at American School in Chicago, Illinois. He decided to write a book and after three years of writing and editing, Eragon was self-published in 2001. The Paolini family spent the following year promoting the book themselves by giving presentations to the local library and high school and then eventually branching out to libraries, bookstores, and schools across the United States. After his step-son read a copy of the book, author Carl Hiaasen brought Eragon to the attention of publisher Alfred A. Knopf, who acquired the rights to publish Eragon and the rest of the Inheritance Cycle in 2003. The other books in the cycle include Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance. Eragon was made into a movie in December 2006.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
Publisher's Weekly Review
In a collection of three short pieces, Paolini returns to the world of his bestselling Eragon series for the first time since 2011's Inheritance, picking up not long after that installment's conclusion. A framing sequence sees dragon rider Eragon chafing at his newfound responsibilities in developing the next generation of riders, and he finds a measure of both distraction and inspiration in others' exploits, which are conveyed through visions and storytelling. In "The Fork," a rambunctious innkeeper's daughter encounters a mysterious traveler whose attempt to broker a deal goes sour. In "The Witch," cowritten by Paolini's sister, Angela Paolini, Eragon gains new insights into the mysterious origins of an herbalist, also named Angela. And in "The Worm," one of the monstrous Urgals seeks to defeat an ancient dragon that slew her father and periodically terrorizes her village. Though very little occurs in these stories, established fans may enjoy checking in on favorite characters and a world they enjoy. Ages 12-up. Agent: Simon Lipskar, Writers House. (Dec.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
With Angela Paolini. Three vignettes in a loose framing device offer new tales of Alagaksia: Eragon's brother Murtagh helps a girl resist bullies; herbalist Angela begins training Elva, once inadvertently cursed by Eragon; and an Urgal maiden fights a dragon and loses. The stories don't fully coalesce, but the author's thorough command of the diction and details of his creation is a welcome return. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Paolini (Inheritance, 2011, etc.) revisits Eragon and Alagasia with three stories.Busy with the endless tasks involved in setting up the Academy and Dragon Riders' home at the base of Mount Arngor, Eragon suffers from terrible burnout and seeks diversion. Eragon functions as a framing device, and the three stories in this small (for Paolini) volume provide him relief. In the first story, the dragon minds of the Eldunar show Eragon a vision to give him perspective. That vision is of young Essie, coerced into bullying by a bully and wishing to run away to avoid the fallout; she sees things in a new light after an encounter with a mysterious traveler. In the second story, Angela the herbalist shows up, with accidentally cursed Elva in tow, presenting Eragon with some out-of-order chapters of the autobiography she's working on (the book in a book penned by Paolini's sister and the character's inspiration, Angela). The final, longest, and most complete tale is told by an Urgal, about Ilgra's quest for vengeance against a cruel dragon that terrorized her people. The first story drops hints for more stories (and more volumes); the second gives readers additional glimpses of characters likely to intrigue fans; and the third stands alone and carries the most thematic weight. Human characters seem to default to white.Though not likely to lure in any new fans, Paolini's readers will likely enjoy revisiting the characters and world. (pronunciation guide) (Fantasy. 12-15) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Inheritance Cycle author Paolini returns with more tales from the land of Alagaësia and of its hero Eragon. Eragon and his allies finally defeated the evil dragon king Galbatorix and now the rebuilding begins. But the hard work of construction and diplomacy is leavened by three stories told him by the Eldunarí (repositories of dragons' consciousness), Angela the Herbalist, and the Urgal called Irsk. Paolini's voice is sure and confident, the characters familiar, and the device of situating three short stories within a larger framing story is effective. Each story refreshes Eragon and teaches him something important about empathy or leadership. Paolini's sister, Angela, joins him as the writer of the herbalist's story. Reading this book is to return to a favorite place, where good and evil are clear and ever present, the good guys eventually win, and even former enemies can become friends. There are moments of sadness and loss, but it is an uplifting and even sweet reading experience, and fans will be well satisfied with this volume revisiting Eragon's world.--Cindy Welch Copyright 2019 Booklist