The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. A timeless classic. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale, 'The Hobbit'. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.
This book is part of a book series called Essential Modern Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers .
J. R. R. Tolkien was was born on the 3rd January, 1892 at Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State, but at the age of four he and his brother were taken back to England by their mother. After his father's death the family moved to Sarehole, on the south-eastern edge of Birmingham. In 1920 Tolkien was appointed Reader in English Language at the University of Leeds which was the beginning of a distinguished academic career culminating with his election as Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford. 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.
This book contains the following story:
The Hobbit
The story of the finding of the ring of power. Bilbo the hobbit lives at Bag End in Hobbiton. One day his friend, the wizard Gandalf, visits and persuades Bilbo to set out on a great quest to help the Dwarves reclaim their treasure from the marauding dragon Smaug. Along the way to Smaug the band of dwarves and Bilbo have a series of adventures, which include being captured by (and escaping from) both trolls and goblins. Most importantly, whilst wandering through the tunnels below the mountain Bilbo meets Gollum and finds the ring of power which turns the wearer invisible. Eventually the company reaches Lake Town at the foot of the Lonely Mountain and the dragon is slain and treasure recovered.
This book is in the following series:
Essential Modern Classics
The "Essential Modern Classics" series is a collection of children's literature published by Puffin Books, designed to introduce young readers to significant works of modern literature. The series features a selection of beloved stories that have become classics in their own right and includes a range of genres, from fantasy and adventure to contemporary fiction. The books are tailored for children aged 8 and up, making them suitable for middle-grade readers and explore themes such as friendship, courage, family, adventure, and self-discovery.
This book features the following characters:
Thorin Oakenshield
This book features Tolkien's character, Thorin Oakenshield.
Gandalf
This book features Tolkien's character, Gandalf.
Gollum
This book features Tolkien's character, Gollum.
Bilbo Baggins
This book features Tolkien's character, Bilbo Baggins.
