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Del Rey Books, 1986-12-07

Hobbit: The Enchanting Prelude to the Lord of the Rings

Hobbit: The Enchanting Prelude to the Lord of the Rings

J R R Tolkien, Author

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9780345339683

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Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End by Gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar! Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit met with instant success when published in 1937. 

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit invites readers into a richly imagined world where courage, friendship, and personal growth unfold through an epic quest. Its timeless themes and masterful storytelling continue to captivate young readers and inspire a love of literature.

Keywords and Themes: Adventure • Classics • Community • Courage • Epic • Fantasy • Fiction • Friendship • Growth • Honor • Leadership • Media Tie-In • Resourcefulness • Sacrifice • Wisdom

Readability • 7.4

Age Range • 12-17

Pages • 320

Subjects • Middle Earth (Imaginary place) • Fantasy

Categories • Fiction | Classics • Fiction | Fantasy | Epic • Fiction | Media Tie-In

Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End by Gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar! Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit met with instant success when published in 1937. Now, in 1997, this special new edition, illustrated by Alan Lee, commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of a great classic.
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