Eragon

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 make[s] 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 Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller ""From the Hardcover edition.