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Fantasy · Warm

A reluctant hobbit joins a company of dwarves to win back a mountain

The Hobbit

by J. R. R. Tolkien

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1937Easy readSteady pace

What it is about

Bilbo Baggins, a comfortable hobbit, is swept into an adventure with Gandalf and thirteen dwarves to reclaim their lost treasure from the dragon Smaug. Tolkien’s 1937 children’s classic led to The Lord of the Rings.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: Adventure · Dragons · Quest

Screen adaptation

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) · The Desolation of Smaug (2013) · The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

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About the author

J. R. R. Tolkien4 books on Tori Books

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