Mindful Muslim Reader Review

Eldest

Eldest

By Christopher Paolini
Gold star
Ages:
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  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★★☆
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★★☆
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★★★
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★☆

Values

  • Humility
  • Patience
Heart

Struggles

  • Giving Up
  • Responsibility
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

Very few fantasy series combine a compelling story and a Tolkien-like world with a virtuous and likable protagonist. The series relies on the appeal of universal characters rather than what’s common in fantasy series today – sex and shock value.

Eragon has saved the rebels, but he’s made mistakes. He hasn’t mastered his own magic, nor does he know how to work with his dragon. His search for a teacher leads him to a wise old elf in Ellesmera. His humility in realizing his own limitations, his wisdom in looking for a mentor and studying the past traditions of Dragon Riders, his patience with his training and his own injuries, and finally his grit in the face of difficulties make this book a Gold Star.

Mindful Muslim Reader recommends books 1-5 in this series.

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
Book 2 of 5 in the Inheritance Cycle. Darkness falls... Swords clash... Evil reigns. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall – one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life...
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Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Published: 2005
Page Count: 681
ISBN13: 9780375826702
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