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In Christopher Paolini's thrilling Inheritance series, when a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gemstone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. The Ultimate Unauthorized...

After their mother's death when the Illucian empire invaded, Princess Anthia and her sister Princess Caliza start a rebellion to bring back the magical elemental crows that were taken from her people.

Sometimes death is only the beginning. The Island of Lost Souls gives Eldwin hope that he’ll see his father again, but the island holds many secrets - and hidden dangers. As he draws closer to the end of his quest, the island will push him to his limit...and cost him everything. Fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson’s Dragon School, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon, and Anne McCaffrey’s Dragon Riders of Pern will feel right at home. The Coin of Souls...

Danger lurks in every shadow. When Eldwin and Sion are arrested by one of the king's riders and escorted across Osnen, they are attacked by dragon slayers. Banished from the Citadel, they must face the threat on their own. Fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson's Dragon School, Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Anne McCaffrey's Dragon Riders of Pern will feel right at home. Sword and Crown is the twelfth episode of the series Dragon Riders of Osnen. Dragon Riders...

Darkness threatens the land. With an evil creature killing dragons and riders alike, the False King's reign of terror spills across the border. While the king of Osnen and the Citadel's riders struggle to stem the assault, Eldwin flies to the Conclave to plead for help from the other schools. Unless the schools unite and arrive in time, the world is doomed. Fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson's Dragon School, Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Anne McCaffrey's...

To save a kingdom, a king must fall. Eldwin and Maren return to the Citadel to find the king's army at the gates. The Wild Ones are their only hope of defeating the tyrant, but will untested dragons be enough to sway the battlefield? Fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson's Dragon School, Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Anne McCaffrey's Dragon Riders of Pern will feel right at home. Wrath and Ruin is the fourteenth episode of the series Dragon Riders of Osnen. Dragon...

To save the Citadel, the Order must turn to unlikely allies. With the impending war between the king and the riders about to ignite, Eldwin and Maren journey to the only other school left-Valgaard. Will the traitorous riders leave their snowy mountain to aid them, or will the Order fall to the king's sword? Fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson's Dragon School, Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Anne McCaffrey's Dragon Riders of Pern will feel right at home. Tomb...

Sometimes there's a fine line between truth and a lie. Eldwin's quest to become a dragon rider seems hopeless, but he won't let his dream to bond with a dragon die. A sell-sword job with a caravan promises a decent payment, and offers him a chance to continue his quest. The caravan he guards has a secret, and when he uncovers it, he can hardly believe his change of luck. However, despite the turn of events, his life only gets harder and a chance...

Why is the magical world so mighty and alluring? How does it cast such a powerful spell over readers? Explore the themes and elements found in young adult fantasy fiction novels and series including Eragon, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...