EragonIn Eragon by Christopher Paolini, a young farm boy's life is transformed forever when he stumbles upon a mysterious polished stone in the forest. Believing it to be a fortunate discovery that might bring his humble family some much needed wealth, Eragon's world is turned upside down when the stone reveals itself to be a dragon egg. With the hatching of the dragon, Eragon finds himself unexpectedly enmeshed in an ancient prophecy that predates the