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The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again

by J. R. R. Tolkien

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ISBN13: 9780345339683
ISBN10: 0345339681
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Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse, unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo — alone and unaided — who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside...

This stirring adventure fantasy begins the tale of the hobbits that was continued by J.R.R. Tolkien in his bestselling epic, The Lord of the Rings.

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"All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts." Horn Book Guide

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"Tolkien's atmospheric fantasy of Middle-earth and the unassuming hobbit who joins a party of dwarves in their quest for a fabled treasure horde is beloved by adults and children alike." Booklist

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"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 (London)

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"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 (London)

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"One of the best children's stories of the century." W. H. Auden

Synopsis:

Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

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Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole 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.
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About the Author

J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein. After serving in the First World War, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career and was recognized as one of the finest philologists in the world. He is, however, best known for his extraordinary works of fiction including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. He died on September 2, 1973, at the age of 81.
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Peter Ophoven, January 19, 2012 (view all comments by Peter Ophoven)
I know this book didn't come out in 2011, but with the word that Peter Jackson is going at it again; I thought I would sharpen up. The Hobbit is awesome. Short enough to keep you interested (Lord of The Rings, being an undertaking), but also long enough to create and sustain amazing world building. It has been years since I read this book and I love it.
A real treasure.
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sbylin12, September 20, 2011 (view all comments by sbylin12)
I love this book. It's one of my very favorites. It has a great story line and wonderful descriptive imagery.
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livresque, February 26, 2009 (view all comments by livresque)
The ultimate quest fantasy story - a must-read classic. Tolkien built an amazing world and fantastic yet believable characters.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780345339683
Subtitle:
The Enchanting Prelude to The Lord of the Rings
Author:
Tolkien, J. R. R.
Author:
Tolkien, J.R.R.
Publisher:
Del Rey
Location:
Prince Frederick, MD
Subject:
Audiobooks
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Adventure stories
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - Epic
Subject:
Middle earth (Imaginary place)
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, English
Subject:
Juvenile
Subject:
Middle Earth
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1997
Edition Number:
Rev. ed.
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series:
The Lord of the Rings
Series Volume:
172
Publication Date:
April 1981
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
7.1 x 4.26 x 4.3 in 2 lb
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Product details 320 pages Ballantine Books - English 9780345339683 Reviews:
"Review" by , "All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts."
"Review" by , "Tolkien's atmospheric fantasy of Middle-earth and the unassuming hobbit who joins a party of dwarves in their quest for a fabled treasure horde is beloved by adults and children alike."
"Review" by , "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."
"Review" by , "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."
"Review" by , "One of the best children's stories of the century."
"Synopsis" by , Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.
"Synopsis" by , Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole 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.
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