Eldest (Inheritance Cycle, Book 2) (The Inheritance Cycle) Description Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh! New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. "Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." —The Washington Post Darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust. Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . . This updated edition of Eldest includes: · A sneak peek of Murtagh · One section of a brand-new Alagaësia map by Christopher, with a unique code that will unlock a different piece of exclusive digital content. Collect all 4 books in the Inheritance Cycle to see the full map and unlock all bonus content! · A redesigned cover using the iconic original art Read more Features: Product Details: Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (March 13, 2007) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 720 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375840400 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 01 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 13 years, from customers Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.56 x 1.42 x 8.25 inches