The Hobbit
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is a classic prelude to the renowned Lord of the Rings trilogy, published by Houghton Mifflin in September 2001. This Young Adult edition features specially formatted text with larger print and wider margins, making it accessible for younger readers. The book spans 352 pages and includes interior maps and original illustrations by the author, enhancing the reading experience.
In this adventure, readers follow Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who enjoys a quiet life until he is unexpectedly drawn into a quest by the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves. Their mission is to reclaim a treasure hoard from the fearsome dragon Smaug. As Bilbo journeys to the Lonely Mountain, he encounters a magic ring and the eerie creature Gollum, leading to a series of events that challenge his notions of comfort and bravery. This edition is designed to engage young fans of fantasy and magic, inviting them into Tolkien’s richly imagined world.
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy featuring cover art by Caldecott Honor winning children’s book illustrator Peter Sís, this edition of The Hobbit has been specially formatted for young readers. Larger print size and wider margins provide reading ease for the youngest Tolkien fans. This quality digest edition also includes interior maps and original interior illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien. 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.
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