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The Hobbit

by J. R. R. Tolkien

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The Hobbit

The popular paperback edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, illustrated for the first time with Tolkien's own painting originally created by him for the first edition, and featuring brand new reproductions of all his drawings and maps. The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children's fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.

Top reviews

Bookseller review

The best book ever!

The Hobbit has been a favourite of mine for many many years. Everybody should read it, if you haven't then what are you waiting for?

Review by Carl of the Birmingham Borders on 2009-01-30 13:18:19
Bookseller review

Enjoyed by children and adults alike

I first heard of this book when my parents got me the audio tape to listen to on a road trip around America aged 8. I was enchanted from the first listen and have owned many copies of the book since! It follows the story of Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant hero, whose actions in this tale lead to the extremely popular Lord of the Rings trilogy. The beauty of The Hobbit is that it can be enjoyed by children and adults and has stood the test of time as a true classic.

Review by of the Cardiff Borders on 2009-02-09 15:13:20