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The hobbit, or, There and back again
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- Book Synopsis
- The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is a timeless classic. The unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit who embarks on a strange and magical adventure, is brought to life by Jemima Catlin's charming and lively colour illustrations in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers.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.
- About The Author
- J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though 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 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780007497935
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books, (21 September 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 374
- Weight
- 770 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 153 x 24 mm
- Categories:
- Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Adventure Fiction Children and Teenage: Classic Fiction Children and Teenage: Fantasy Fiction General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: History and the past Children and Teenage: Philosophy, Religion and beliefs Children and Teenage: Mysteries and the unexplained