Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officers in World War II as well as in his fantasy writing. By creating alternate universes and inventing languages in his work he demonstrated that imaginary realms were not just for children. Fondly remembered as the "Father of High Fantasy," Tolkien's books have inspired blockbuster movies and legions of fans.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Who Was? .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Grosset and Dunlap .

Pamela Pollack and Meg Belviso have co-authored several children's books, including Who Is J. K. Rowling? and Who Was Steve Jobs? Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso are both children's book editors as well as authors. Their other writing collaborations include three Malcom in the Middle original novels. They live in New York. Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso are both children's book editors as well as authors. Their other writing collaborations include three Malcom in the Middle original novels. They live in New York.