Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1)

Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword a loyal dragon and sage advice from an old storyteller Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic glory and power. Now his choices could save - or destroy - the Empire. "An authentic work of great talent." -- The New York Times Book Review "Christopher Paolini makes literary magic with his precocious debut." -- People "Unusual powerful fresh and fluid." -- Booklist Starred "An auspicious beginning to both career and series." -- Publishers Weekly A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller