Eragon by Christopher Paolini (2003)

A farm boy finds a dragon egg and is thrust into a centuries-old conflict between freedom and tyranny. Paolini’s debut is steeped in classical fantasy tradition, but told with youthful sincerity that still connects today. It’s a story of courage, mentorship, and destiny — the kind of adventure that makes teens fall in love with the genre for life.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐