Brisingr Arrives

First there was Eragon, then there was Eldest. And now the latest book in the Christopher Paolini Inheritance Cycle series has just arrived at Rodney Libraries.

Brisingr is the third volume of what is now intended to be a four book fantasy series. It has already broken records around the world for being one of the fastest first day sellers. Promotion for the book reads....

"The dragon rider returns.
The Legend continues.
Oaths sworn...
Loyalties tested...
Forces collide."

For those that haven't yet read the first two books in the series, there is a seven page summary at the begining of Brisingr to get you up to date. But as there is a waiting list already for this book, you will have time over the school holidays to get the first two out of the way (although they are still in demand as well). The series (which was started when the author was just 15 years old) is targetted at 11 years and up, although even the author himself acknowledges that this latest volume has turned out much larger than he thought it would and it may be quite intimidating for a young reader. However if the series has caught the interest of the child, you would be amazed at what they will pick up.

Visit the Rodney Libraries website to place your holds on one or all of this popular series, or ask one of the librarians next time you are in. And if you want to know more about the book, series or author while you are waiting for your turn to read the book, check out the Australian Brisingr website or Christopher Paolini's website.