The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien

The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure. The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, wizards, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children's fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.

'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.' Obsever 'A flawless masterpiece... One of the most influential books of our generation.' The Times

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 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies world wide.

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ISBN 13	9780003300901
ISBN 10	0003300900
Title	The Hobbit
Author	J R R Tolkien
Series	Collins Readers
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	1993-03-01
Number of pages	256
Prizes	Short-listed for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003
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