Eragon

The first book in The Inheritance Series When poor farm boy Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest 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. His simple life is shattered and he’s thrust into 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. Will he succeed? The fate of the Empire rests in his hands. . .