What would you do if you found a dragon egg?
This science fiction book is set in a strange land and follows a young boy who discovers his destiny is linked to that of the dragon egg he finds. Eragon then must choose what to do as he finds himself a key ingredient in saving his world.
The book has themes and adventure that would appeal to students as young as elementary age, but has a reading level of 5.6. I was impressed with Christopher Paolini's vocabulary. Many authors shy away from bringing in higher level words, but Paolini weaved them into his story flawlessly. The story and characters were believable, and you may even tear up a little when we lose someone important.
It's easy for this amateur critic to see why Eragon became an instant classic. Highly recommended.
