Eragon by Christopher Paolini

It is the first installment in "The Inheritance Cycle," a four-book fantasy series. Plot: The story follows Eragon, a young farm boy who discovers a mysterious blue stone that hatches into a dragon, Saphira, leading him on a quest to become a Dragon Rider and fight against the tyrannical King Galbatorix. Acclaim: "Eragon" was a #1 New York Times Bestseller and received the Book of the Year award from the American Library Association. Author: Christopher Paolini wrote "Eragon" at a young age, gaining significant recognition for his work.