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The Lord of the Rings Ser.: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1938, Hardcover)

In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit. So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. Presented here in the standard hardcover edition using the author's original jacket design. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. Written for Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.

Book Title
Hobbit
Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Classics, Fantasy / General, Fantasy & Magic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, General
Publication Year
1938, 1966
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Age Range
12
Lc Classification Number
Pz8
Publication Date
1938-01-01
Grade from
Seventh Grade
Reviews
"It is written with a quiet humor and the logical detail in which children take delight." Horn Book Guide, "Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." Booklist, ALA, "Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." Booklist, ALA --
Illustrated by
Hague, Michael
Copyright Date
1937
Lccn
67-029221
Dewey Decimal
741.5/973, [Fic]
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Series
The Lord of the Rings Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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