The Dragon Series
Christopher Paolini started creating the Inheritance Series of books around a 15 year old boy, a blue dragon, and a world of adventure, intrigue, and mystery. There are many complex sub-themes with in each of the books. Earagon is the first in the series, which introduces us to Eragon. He discovers a blue stone which he thinks he can sell or trade for food for his family. When the sone hatches, he knows he should not keep the baby but he does. He has stumbled on a mystery that will change his life. Book 2, Eldest deals with his training as a Dragon Rider, discovering ever more about the races of Alagaesa and the evil Empire. Book 3, Brisinger unfolds more mysteries along with the maturing Eragon involved in evermore complex plots and his loyalties are tested. This is very well written and a favorite of both students and adults. I enjoyed the breadth and depth of the author's imagination as well as his skill. Book 4 yet to come will be a winner also.