Eldest

A compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre

Daily Telegraph

A fantastic thrilling adventure that transports you to another land with a young boy and his trusty dragon

Betty Bookmark

A fast-paced, action-packed, well-plotted fantasy adventure

Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

A grand, fantastic tale. 4 stars

Flipside

A joy to read

Dreamwatch

A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story

Guardian

A stirring fantasy of epic proportions

The Bookseller

Bound for the bestsellers

Publishing News

Deeply engaging and full of intimate and extraordinary details about the characters and the world they live in, this is a tale which will leave the reader asking for more

Through the Looking Glass

The plot of Eldest is dense with detail, action and magic. Paolini's serious storytelling style combines well with his creation of compelling characters and dramatic set pieces

South China Morning Post

This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported

The Sunday Times

This is action packed stuff, and much like Harry Potter, the kind of entertaining fantasy that anyone can enjoy

The South Wales Argus

This is an incredible book for people aged 10-17 years old

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