Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1)

by Christopher Paolini

As they rode, loud birds darted around them, and the river rushed by peacefully. It was a noisy place, full of life and energy.

Eragon looked back at him, confused. “I don’t understand.” “Of course you don’t,” said Brom impatiently. “That’s why I’m teaching you and not the other way around. Now stop talking or we’ll never get anywhere.