This is that one particular book that truly made me embark on the journey of reading dragon fantasies. I came across numerous reviews of this book, with many stating that it's not a good one simply because the author was young when penning it.

I firmly believe that those who are criticizing in such a way are adults who are reading it out of context. They are only drawn to it by the high rating, merely to satisfy their curiosity about what the book is all about.

This book is specifically targeted at early-teenagers or middle grade children. It's unjust to rate it poorly when it's excellent for its intended audience and not for adults. The children who actually cherish this book aren't on Goodreads to rate it.

Therefore, people should really hold their horses before passing judgment and "re-rating" a book that they once liked but now want to give a one-star or two-star rating out of shame for admitting their former affection.

Edit 2023: Now that I have witnessed the absolute worst and trashiest children's books in Costco, B&N, and other American bookstores, which seem to have nothing but Cats and Dogs and the Moon, I must emphasize once again that it's high time someone creates a list of good books for children that are free from any cultist nonsense and don't attempt to design kids' paths like herding sheep. I have seen a recent edition of this book. If the recent edition is devoid of any weird cult-related signs, I'll definitely keep this book on my good-for-children list.

Eragon

Captivating, amazing, astonishing! Eragon's story is truly a remarkable one. One day, while out hunting in the forbidden Spine, a place where few return, Eragon hears a loud bang and sees a burst of light. Curious, he investigates and discovers a polished blue stone. He takes it back to his village, Carvahal, but no one can identify it.

Weeks later, the stone hatches, revealing a small blue dragon. Eragon is amazed and keeps the dragon a secret, even from his uncle. When he touches the dragon, its powers engrave a scar on his hand, marking him as a dragon rider. As time passes, Eragon learns about the Raz-zoc, an evil creature hunting for the egg. He rushes home to warn his family, but it's too late. His house is burned, and his uncle is unconscious.

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, flee to the Spine. After his uncle dies, Eragon decides to track down the killers. Along the way, he meets Borom, who confirms his suspicions that Eragon is a dragon rider and offers to travel with him. They have many adventures, learning the ways of the blade and magic. They encounter Urgals, a monster that has raided a village in large numbers. Eragon kills his first Urgal and uses magic for the first time.

After two months, they finally encounter the Raz-oc. Borom is wounded trying to protect Eragon, but a mysterious boy saves them. Borom dies, and the boy turns out to be the son of one of the last dragon riders. Eragon and the boy arrive at the Varden, where the boy is imprisoned for his father's crimes. Soon, they learn that the Varden is about to be attacked by a huge company of Urgals controlled by a shade. Eragon engages the shade and, with Saphira's help, kills it. He is now known as the shade killer, but his story is far from over.