Kendra's Comments: Eragon is a fantasy book sure to please teens and adults alike. Eragon is a teenage youth leading a normal life consisting of farming and hunting until he finds a mysterious blue stone in the woods. From then on, his world is transformed. Once the stone hatches Eragon discovers it was actually a dragon egg. He feels an immediate bond with the dragon and soon discovers what responsibilities this now lays on him. After the death of the only parent figure Eragon ever had, he then imparts on a journey to avenge his uncle’s death, discovering to become a Rider, he must grow in mind and body. Present throughout the story is humor and beautiful scenic descriptions of fantastical lands. Eragon must learn to deal with a range of emotions along his journey including anger, fear, excitement, arrogance, depression, and love. This is a great book for someone who liked Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. The messages are softer than these other books, but still worthwhile. The fantasy elements are portrayed as believable, even for skeptics of magical lands. Check Status
