The Inheritance Almanac
The Inheritance Cycle Series
What’s inside...
Christopher Paolini's world of Alagasia is a magical land, full of mysterious people, objects, and places-one that has captivated millions of fans across the globe. Now, with the Inheritance Fan Book, those fans have a resource in the form of an A-to-Z almanac, where they can find everything they ever wanted to know about this fascinating world. From Arya to Zar'roc, this is an exhaustive encyclopedia about the land of the Inheritance cycle that also offers little-known facts gleaned from dozens of interviews with Christopher Paolini. Did you know that Helgrind, the den of the Raz'ac, is based on a real rock formation? That Saphira's blue-tinted vision was inspired by Paolini's own color blindness? That the Broddrings are the original humans who traveled to Alagasia with King Palancar? A must-have book for every Inheritance fan! From the Trade Paperback edition.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
12-15
Length
304 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the characters to seek the inheritance? How would you feel in their situation?
How do the relationships between the characters change throughout the story?
What lessons do you think the characters learned by the end of the book? Have you learned similar lessons in your own life?
If you could change one thing about the story, what would it be and why?
How do you think the inheritance changed the characters’ lives? What would you do if you were in their place?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, validating their viewpoints to foster open communication.
Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into your child’s responses, promoting critical thinking and personal connections to the story.
Discuss similar real-life situations to help your child relate the themes of the book to their own experiences.
Highlight the moral or lesson of the story and ask how your child might apply this lesson in their own life.
Create a comfortable and distraction-free reading environment to engage in these conversations, making the discussion a special part of your reading routine.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of perseverance
Explanation: Characters in the book consistently face challenges that require determination and grit to overcome.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it's solving a tough math problem or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: The characters must collaborate and combine their strengths to achieve common goals, showcasing the power of working together.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to work cooperatively in group projects or sports teams, understanding that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: The story features a variety of characters from different backgrounds, demonstrating the strength that lies in diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect individual differences in their classmates and community, promoting inclusivity.
Example Lesson: The consequences of choices
Explanation: Characters in the book make decisions that lead to various outcomes, teaching readers about accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children think about the consequences of their actions on themselves and others, guiding them to make thoughtful decisions.
Example Lesson: Courage to confront evil
Explanation: Characters often face morally challenging situations where they must stand up against wrongdoing, highlighting the bravery required to do what is right.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to stand up against bullying or to speak out if they witness unfair treatment, fostering moral courage.