Brisingr facts for kids
| Author | Christopher Paolini |
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| Illustrator | John Jude Palencar |
| Cover artist | John Jude Palencar |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Inheritance Cycle |
| Genre | Young adult literature, High Fantasy |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
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Publication date
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September 20, 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) and audio-CD |
| Pages | 748 |
| Preceded by | Eldest |
| Followed by | Inheritance |
Brisingr is the third exciting book in the Inheritance Cycle series. It was written by the famous author Christopher Paolini. The full title of the book is The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular. This book follows the adventures from the first two books, Eragon and Eldest.
Brisingr was first released on September 20, 2008. The word "Brisingr" means "fire" in the special Ancient Language used in the fictional world of Alagaesia. This language is very important in the story.
The book was incredibly popular right away. On its very first day, it sold 550,000 copies! This was a record for Random House Children's Book publishers at the time.
Contents
About the Author
Christopher Paolini is an American author. He is best known for writing the Inheritance Cycle series. He started writing Eragon, the first book, when he was only 15 years old! His books have been enjoyed by millions of readers around the world.
The World of Alagaesia
The Inheritance Cycle books take place in a magical land called Alagaesia. This world is full of dragons, elves, dwarves, and other amazing creatures. The main character, Eragon, is a Dragon Rider. He shares a special bond with his dragon, Saphira. Together, they fight against evil forces.
What Happens in Brisingr?
In Brisingr, Eragon and Saphira continue their fight against the evil King Galbatorix. The story is packed with action, magic, and important decisions. Eragon learns more about his powers and his destiny. He also discovers new secrets about the Dragon Riders and the history of Alagaesia. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.
The Ancient Language
The Ancient Language is a special language used by elves and Dragon Riders in Alagaesia. Words in this language have real power. For example, "Brisingr" means "fire," and saying it can actually create fire. This language is a key part of the magic system in the series.
Images for kids
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John Jude Palencar created the amazing cover art for Brisingr.
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Christopher Paolini visited the Beckman auditorium at Caltech during his book tour for Brisingr.
See also
- Inheriwiki, an Inheritance Cycle fan wiki
In Spanish: Brisingr para niños
