"The Hobbit" follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant hobbit who is swept into an epic adventure when the wizard Gandalf and a group of thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, arrive at his home. They aim to reclaim the dwarves' homeland and treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Despite his initial hesitations, Bilbo discovers bravery within himself as he faces trolls, goblins, and a creature named Gollum, from whom he acquires a mysterious ring. The story is a tale of growth, friendship, and the battle between good and evil, set in Tolkien's richly imagined Middle-earth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Bbc Young Collection .
This book was published in 1988 by AudioGO Limited .
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 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.
