The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien

Name: The Hobbit By J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

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Summary

The Hobbit is a fantasy classic that tells of the story of Bilbo Baggins, a gentle hobbit who is happily leading a quiet and unremarkable life in the Shire. Fate has other plans for Bilbo, however, and he ends up embarking on a dangerous and magical journey that changes the course of his life forever.
When the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves unexpectedly require his help to act as a burglar, Bilbo finds himself entering the mountain of Erebor and stealing from the dragon Smaug's treasure-packed lair. The unlikely crew comes up against many dangers along the way, and Bilbo discovers more about himself and how great an impact even the smallest beings can have than he ever thought possible.

The Hobbit Summary

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

First published in 1937, Tolkien's adventurous, fantastic, action-packed tale has remained widely loved by readers young and old throughout the globe.
The Hobbit is the prequel to the Lord of The Rings trilogy and won a prize, awarded by the New York Herald Tribune, for the best juvenile story of the season in 1938. The Lord of the Rings won the International Fantasy Award at the 15th World Science Fiction Convention.
You should read this book if…

You crave escapism and to be drawn into a vivid, magical fantasy world with incredible characters who you'll become completely attached to
You are new to fantasy and want to read a firmly established classic in the genre
You love tales full of adventure, battles, obstacles, and a genuine hero

The Hobbit Reviews

'The greatest children's book ever written... Funny, frightening, dense with detail and gloriously vivid, it is the one adventure story every eight-year-old should have.'
Amanda Craig, The Times

'The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them.'
Sunday Times

'A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls... an exciting epic of travel and magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax.'
Observer

About J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Additional information

Sku

GOR006446463

ISBN 13

9780007458424

ISBN 10

0007458428

Title

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Year published

20120607

Number of pages

368

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins