It's 132 years after the fall of Galbatorix, and the Riders are finally returning. A young girl sees a thunder of dragons flying overhead whilst out playing with her friends, and knows exactly what she wants to be. Ten years on, she still possesses that wish. Despite the wishes of her overly-controlling father, she sneaks out to the Egg Ceremony - and all hell breaks loose.

This book takes place before the Fall of the Riders. A young 10 year-old, who lives with her cruel uncle, is chosen as a Dragon Rider. Now she must face new dangers, unpredictable threats, and the responsibilities of her new task. Sneak Peek: Silvanna threw her covers off her, and climbed out of bed. Inwardly, she groaned; another day of living with her evil uncle, aunt, and cousins. But then she remembered that today, the Dragon Riders were coming to Carvahall! Maybe, just maybe, is she got picked, she would be able to leave this house behind. Her life behind! But her cheerfulness faded as she took in the chances of her being a Rider. She could only dream.