Although other children have become published authors at younger ages, the Guinness World Records recognizes Paolini as the “youngest author of a bestselling book,” with his book selling more than 33 million copies. Who Is the Youngest Bestselling Author?Ĭhristopher Paolini was 18 years old when Eragon was published.
When Christopher’s mother had him write a story, he spun off a 5-chapter novel entitled This and Last Season’s Excursions, about a boy and his toy animals, all over lunch break! Guinness World Record calls him the youngest child author.
