The Hobbit
The Hobbit
'May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.'
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.
The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937, and 75 years later Tolkien's epic tale of elves, dwarves, trolls, goblins, myth, magic and adventure, with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins, has lost none of its appeal.
Now, for the first time, the classic hardback edition is available in a one-off special pocket-sized edition. Featuring the distinctive cover illustration painted by Tolkien himself, plus his own drawings in the book, this edition will be the perfect gift for little Hobbits everywhere!
Why Novel North recommends
'Brimming with exciting adventure, Tolkien's delightfully imagined world is full of twists and turns, and larger than life characters. The Hobbit is a favourite source of encouragement and comfort. There's something wonderful and reassuring about climbing a hill, or walking through a forest, and imagining Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves alongside you sharing songs and stories. A story to return to over and over.'
Author : J R R Tolkien
Edition : HarperCollins 75th Anniversary Pocket Edition, Hardback, 304 pages
ISBN : 9780007440849
*book does not have 75th anniversary edition sticker
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