Paperback edition of the thrilling fantasy adventure that sold over 110,000 copies in hardback. Eragon's life is shattered when he finds a Dragon hatchling in the forest and begins a perilous quest in a world of magic, destiny and power. Readership level: 9-11yrs 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. 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.