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The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm

Tales from Alagaësia, Volume 1: Eragon

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By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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The internationally bestselling fantasy sensation is back, with brand-new stories set in the world of Eragon and the Inheritance Cycle!

A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia.

It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.

This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist . . . penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself!

Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. Science Fiction & Fantasy Epic Fantasy Dragons Magic Fantasy Epic Witchcraft Literature & Fiction Fiction Suspenseful

Listen in on our interview with author Christopher Paolini about his return to the land of Alagaesia with The Fork, The Witch, and the Worm, his first publication in seven years.

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm
I [once wrote] a very tricky sentence in Dwarvish, just knowing that Gerard was going to have to read it.
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  • The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm
  • I [once wrote] a very tricky sentence in Dwarvish, just knowing that Gerard was going to have to read it.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Inheritance Cycle:

A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A #1 USA Today Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

"An authentic work of great talent." —New York Times Book Review

“The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” –U.S. News & World Report

"Paolini is a spellbinding fantasy writer." —The Boston Globe

"A breathtaking and unheard of success." —USA Today

“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic.” –People

“Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.”—Booklist, Starred

“Will appeal to legions of readers who have been captivated by the Lord of the Rings trilogy.”—School Library Journal

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Each of the three short stories featured in this book show a glimpse into Eragon’s life at his new dragon stronghold plus a story told to him to help alleviate current stresses.

Short stories...
The Fork: A quick glimpse of Murtagh’s life.

The Witch: gives a brief catch up with Angela and Elva, plus Angela’s story.

The Worm: a wonderful dragon story told by Urgals.

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A great little extra to a great series. Was nice to get a glimpse into the character's lives after the serie's end. It's short, but enjoyable nonetheless. 5 starts.

Loved it.

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I have read and reread this series time and time again. can't put them down!

exceptional, as always. please keep it up!

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Change the voice of some of the main characters and some of the words. Love the book tho

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A few cliffhangers but it was well written and narrated. for me it was a welcome addition to the series and I hope for more In the future.

love it

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