Christopher Paolini: A best-selling novelist as a teenager
Christopher Paolini wrote an internationally best-selling fantasy epic while still a teen.
Early Life and the Spark
Born in Southern California in 1983 and raised in Montana, Christopher Paolini was homeschooled and finished high school at 15, immediately beginning to write a fantasy novel.
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He wrote 'Eragon' at age 15, and his family self-published it. The book was later picked up by a major publisher and became a New York Times best-seller, launching the four-book 'Inheritance Cycle.'
Major Contributions
The 'Inheritance Cycle' sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and was adapted into a film, making Paolini one of the best-selling young authors of his generation. He has continued writing science fiction and fantasy.
Recognition and Honors
- Wrote 'Eragon' at age 15
- Tens of millions of copies sold worldwide
- One of the youngest authors of a best-selling series
Legacy
Christopher Paolini is a defining example of the literary prodigy whose teenage novel became a global phenomenon.
Achievements
- Finished high school at age 15
- Wrote 'Eragon' at age 15
- 'Inheritance Cycle' sold tens of millions of copies
- Adapted into a feature film
