A Wizard of Earthsea (Bk. 1)

Ged enters wizard school to learn the rules of magic. Headstrong and naive he accidentally unleashes a terrible shadow-creature into the world. To correct the balance, he must face and destroy the shadow, whatever the cost. Ged's quest takes him to the farthest corner of Earthsea - a land of fearsome dragons, jealous wizards, darkness and light - where he will meet his destiny.