Eldest by Christopher Paolini

The land of Alagaesia is suffering under the Empire of the wicked Galbatorix, and Eragon and his dragon Saphira, last of the Riders, are the only hope. But Eragon is young and has much to learn, and so he is sent off to the elven forest city of Ellesmera, where he and Saphira are tutored in magic, battle skills, and the ancient language by the wise former Rider Oromis and his elderly dragon Glaedr.

If you read Eragon, the first book in the Inheritance trilogy (and I recommend you do before picking this one up), you know the talent of this author. But if you thought the plot twists in book one were exciting, they're nothing compared to the things that happen in this, book two!

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon, a young farm boy, finds a marvelous blue stone in a mystical mountain place. Before he can trade it for food to get his family through the hard winter, it hatches a beautiful sapphire-blue dragon, a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon, and when his family is killed by the marauding Ra'zac, he discovers that he is the last of the Dragon Riders...

The first installment of the Inheritance trilogy, this book is incredible. The plot, a boy from a poor village who gets launched into a world that he couldn't have imagined, is very exciting. Just when you think you know what's going on, a plot twist beats that assumption into submission.

Eragon/Eldest by Christopher Paolini

This set consists of the first two books of Inheritance. Inheritance is a trilogy of books written by a very talented young author, Christopher Paolini. The plot twists and turns like the wind, and the images he creates is vivid enough make any reader forget the world around them.

Covenant of the Forge by Dan Parkinson

In the Kharolis Mountains, in Kal Thax, the Hylar come upon squabbling dwarven clans and knit them into the new nation of Thorbardin. But a Theiwar assassin precipitates a civil war, a curse is fulfilled, and a child is born destined to become the father of Kings.

The Gates of Thorbardin by Dan Parkinson

Deep beneath the mountain fortress of Skullcap, legend has it, are the remains of the dark wizard Fistandantilus and the path to the gates of the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin. Buried somewhere along that perilous path is the magical helm of Grallen, son of King Duncan, tragic hero of the Dwarfgate War.

Hammer and Axe by Dan Parkinson

The humans of Ergoth continue to encroach upon Thorbardin, but the worst threat to the dwarven fortress comes from a mysterious fog-beast and a covetous wizard.

The Swordsheath Scroll by Dan Parkinson

Despite the stubborn courage of dwarven warriors, the protracted Wilderness War ends as a no-win. The Swordsheath Scroll is signed, and Thorbardin shows its support of the open-minded Qualinesti elves by joining in the construction of magnificent Pax Tharkas.

Blades of the Tiger by Chris Pierson

Blades of the Tiger kicks off a series that will explore beyond the realms of Ansalon, the traditional setting for Dragonlance novels, and into the land of Taladas. No title has ever been set in this unexplored region on the other side of the world, allowing for an infinite variety of new characters and experiences within the context of the Dragonlance setting.

Dragon Gets By by Dav Pilkey

Dragon wakes up groggy and does everything wrong all day long.

Ages 4-8.

Dragon's Fat Cat by Dav Pilkey

When Dragon rescues a stray cat from the cold, he discovers that taking care of a pet is hard work. But Dragon's hard work pays off when his fat Cat delivers some unexpected treats. Pure fun!

Ages 4-8.

Dragon's Halloween by Dav Pilkey

Dragon loves spooky Halloweens! But when he buys six small pumpkins that his friends tell him will never be scary, Dragon must come up with creative ways to make this Halloween just perfect. Dragon's antics are endearing and silly, and Dav Pilkey's sweet illustrations will have readers laughing aloud and reaching for this story every Halloween.

Ages 4-8.

Dragon's Merry Christmas by Dav Pilkey

Dragon tries to make Christmas special each year. He picks the perfect tree and buys the perfect presents. But Dragon just can't bring himself to cut down a tree, and as he walks home from his shopping trip, he gives away his gifts to needier creatures.

Ages 4-8.

A Friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey

Dragon becomes such close friends with an apple that he deeply mourns its loss and is overjoyed when more grow to take its place.

Ages 4-8.

Steel and Stone by Ellen Porath

Life isn't simple for the hotheaded pair. They must contend with a carnivorous, two-headed troll; a deposed leader who believes Kitiara is the cause of the ruler's troubles; a vindictive mage who seeks peculiar vengeance; and Kit's hulking former lover. They also meet a beautiful magic-user hiding a painful secret, and a giant owl with a sardonic sense of humor.

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