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Eragon Movie Tie-In Books Discover the Eragon movie tie-in books. Visit the Eragon Movie site. Tower of Shadows By Drew Bowling When brother kills brother, the gates of hell will open. From the imagination of an exciting young writer. The Tower of Shadows is the tale of the land of Ellynrie, where a great evil is being raised, reaching out from the distant past to destroy all it touches. The fate of all hangs on two brothers pitted against each other in mortal combat in this amazing story of breathtaking adventure. "A fast-paced, exciting adventure that doesn't allow you to take a breath." —Terry Brooks                     The Golden Compass Deluxe Edition by Philip Pullman | price: $22.95 In 1996, The Golden Compass changed the face of fantasy publishing, and 2006 marks its 10 Year Anniversary--and an opportunity to celebrate with a deluxe hardcover. Pullman created new material just for this edition (archival documents, scientific notes and "found" letters of Lord Asriel) which has been illustrated and handlettered by renowned British artist Ian Beck and is included in the back matter. The deluxe edition also features Pullman's own chapter opening spot art. Visit HisDarkMaterials.com Visit the Golden Compass Movie Web site                 Terrier by Tamora Pierce | price: $18.95 Tamora Pierce begins a new Tortall trilogy introducing Beka Cooper, an amazing young woman who lived 200 years before Pierce's popular Alanna character. Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, and she's been assigned to the Lower City. It's a tough beat that's about to get tougher, as Beka's limited ability to communicate with the dead clues her in to an underworld conspiracy. Read More About Author Tamora Pierce Visit Tamora Pierce's Fan Site             The Worlds of Lois Lowry 3 Copy Boxed Set by Lois Lowry | price: $26.85 Lois Lowry's extraordinary trilogy—The Giver, Gathering Blue, and Messenger—is now available in a box set that will sure to be a collector's item and a beloved addition to any reader's bookshelf. Also included is a colorful map illustrating the worlds of the three books, created by Lois Lowry herself.

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