The story tackles love, friendship, and the eternal struggle to come to terms with who we really are in a tactful, interesting, and well-developed manner . . . Hero becomes a real page-turner

Moore's writing has the slangy, vernacular, easy read style of teen fiction: it's punchy, fast-flowing and perfectly captures the voice of the narrator

An original and entertaining take on a classic genre

Perry Moore brings an enticing new genre to the world of young adult novels

Wow! This totally original, can't-put-it-down page turner is more than a terrific read, it's an unforgettable experience-not to be missed!

Short review

Named by the Bag of Books bookshop as a strong summer title

Article about Christopher Paolini calling him the 'heir apparent' to JK Rowling

'Bound for the bestsellers.'

Article about how Eldest made an impression ahead of publication date and sales were 80% higher then Eragon in the first week.

Included in Kid's File: Things You Can't Do Without

Interview with Christopher Paolini

Exciting and full of adventure.

Filled with darkness and evil, excitment and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy.

Eldest is absolutely stunning and proves Paolini is still burning bright. He has a real talent for brining his imaginary world to life and creating the most wonderful characters that walk out of the pages and into your mind.

Back page article about Paolini's success

Paolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air.

Mentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival

Article about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts

Included in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: "author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon

Eragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read.

Sophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling.

With Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story.

Paolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans.

A most stunning piece of literature.

If you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles.

Puts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists.

The scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12).

Fluent and action-filled.

Paolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading.

Better than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.

Older neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish

An impressive achivement by such a young writer.

I strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.