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Inheritance : or, The vault of souls  Cover Image Book Book

Inheritance : or, The vault of souls / Christopher Paolini.

Summary:

Not so very long ago, Eragon-Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider-was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?This is the much-anticipated, astonishing conclusion to the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780375856112
  • ISBN: 0375856110
  • ISBN: 9780307930743
  • ISBN: 0307930742
  • ISBN: 9780375956119
  • ISBN: 0375956115
  • ISBN: 9780375846311
  • ISBN: 037584631X
  • Physical Description: xviii, 860 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York Alfred A. Knopf [2011]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Maps on endpapers
Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary.
Formatted Contents Note:
In the beginning : a history of Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr -- Into the breach -- Hammerfall -- Shadows on the horizon -- King Cat -- Aftermath -- Memories of the dead -- What is a man? -- The price of power -- Rudely into the light ... -- A cradle song -- No rest for the weary -- Dancing with swords -- No honor, no glory, only blisters in unfortunate places -- Mooneater -- Rumors and writing -- Aroughs -- Dras-Leona -- A toss of the bones -- My friend, my enemy -- A flour made of flame -- Dust and ashes -- Interregnum -- Thardsvergndnzmal -- The way of knowing -- A heart-to-heart -- Discovery -- Decisions -- Under hill and stone -- To feed a god -- Infidels on the loose -- The tolling of the bell -- Black -Shrike-Thorn-Cave -- Hammer and helm -- And the walls fell ... -- By the banks of Lake Leona -- The word of a rider -- Conclave of kings -- A maze without end -- Fragments, half-seen and indistinct -- Questions unanswered -- Departure -- The torment of uncertainty -- The Hall of the Soothsayer -- On the wings of a dragon -- The sound of his voice, the touch of his hand -- Small rebellions -- A crown of ice and snow -- Burrow grubs -- Amid the ruins -- Snalgl f̕or two -- The Rock of Kuthian -- And all the world a dream -- A question of character -- The vault of souls -- Lacuna, part the first -- Lacuna, part the second -- Return -- The city of sorrows -- War council -- A matter of duty -- Fire in the night -- Over the wall and into the maw -- The storm breaks -- That which does not kill ... -- The heart of the fray -- The name of all names -- Muscle against metal -- The gift of knowledge -- Death throes -- A sea of nettles -- Heir to the empire -- A fitting epitaph -- Pieces on a board -- Fr̕nen -- A man of conscience -- Blood price -- Promises, new and old -- Leave-taking -- Pronunciation guide and glossary.
Target Audience Note:
1010L Lexile
12+
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR UG 7.5 49 147778.
Subject: Dragons > Juvenile fiction.
Magic > Juvenile fiction.
Imaginary places > Juvenile fiction.
Young adult fiction.
Genre: Fantasy fiction.

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Inheritance : Book IV
Inheritance : Book IV
by Paolini, Christopher
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Inheritance : Book IV


Don't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini-- Murtagh ! The astonishing, masterful conclusion to the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! The 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 Not so very long ago, Eragon--Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider--was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must defeat Galbatorix. There will be no second chances. The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?

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