The Hobbit
Can you believe it? The Hobbit is 73 years old--and yet it remains as fresh and evocative as the day it was published. Originally intended to entertain Tolkien's own children, it has been beloved through the decades by young and old alike, and is today considered one of the most important books in the fantasy genre.
Why? Perhaps because the world of The Hobbit was built on a plausible foundation and operated by rules readers could believe in. Tolkien drew on his knowledge of early English languages, mythology and runic magic to give his land of Middle-earth a history and logic that not only sustains readers' beliefs, but which has influenced countless imitators.
And he told it all with a peerless wit and style.
The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a respectable member of a race of little people called hobbits. Now, like many of his kind, Bilbo cherishes comfort and spurns adventure of any sort. But that will all change when Gandalf the wizard scratches a sign in his door, and the hobbit is besieged by thirteen ravenous dwarves. The next thing he knows, Bilbo is off on a perilous quest to reclaim a stolen treasure from the dragon Smaug, a quest that will lead him to a creature named Gollum and a very magical ring....
This edition contains all revisions and corrections that have been made since the original publication and includes endpaper maps and b&w illustrations by Tolkien himself. Jacket art by Donato. (255 pp.)
Hardcover : 256 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co. ( January 01, 1956 )
Item #: 11-169275
ISBN: 9780739410745
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.576inches
Product Weight: 10.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
captivating 
June 04, 2008
o.k first of all the lord of the rings is not a trilogy it is a single book, but since the price for publishing was very costly the firm decided on dividing it into 3 parts.
The hobbit is a great read, and i've enjoy every single adventure the odd hero Bilbo Baggins has been on. Great book, truly a master piece
Reviewer: Juno J
Great story
January 24, 2008
It really stimulates the imagination. One of my all time favorites. Bilbo Baggins is a good likable main character and his adventures are incredable.
Reviewer: Shane M
It Captures You to the End
August 28, 2007
The Hobbit captures you and does not let go. I couldn't put it down. I felt like I was right there with them. Tolkien's characters are so real and the way he describes every scene, you feel like you are right there as it unfolds.
Reviewer: Marcia R
Hidden Lessons
October 31, 2006
This book, although not speaking anything of God, teaches us that life is not all about us. It teaches us what is important, like friendship, honesty, bravery, trust and love. It doesn't have to say "Christian" on the cover to mean that it is not a book worth reading with our children. Look past the names of the races and put yourself in their shoes.
Reviewer: Elisabeth T
For Christians
October 05, 2006
I do not think you should read a book about hobbits and dwarfs that is not of God at all
Reviewer: Donna P
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