A poor farm boy, Eragon, finds a polished stone in the forest. At first, he thinks it’s a lucky discovery. Perhaps, he will be able to buy his family food for the winter. But, when a baby dragon hatches out of the stone, Eragon realises he’s stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Suddenly his life changes, and he enters a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. To navigate this dark terrain, and survive his cruel king’s evil ways, he must take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders.
This is a well written young adult fantasy book. It is great fun as there is lots of action, and adventure. Also you can’t forget the magic, elves and dragons. It’s a magical book that will leave you wanting to read the whole 4 book set.
It is a mistake to watch the film adaptation of this book.