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This book, a collection of contemporary criticism on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," contains essays by Michael Moorcock, Jane Chance, Michael N. Stanton, Mark T. Hooker, Jared Lobdell, Marjorie Burns, Andrew Lynch, Sue Zlosnik, Verlyn Flieger, Mary R. Bowman, and Nancy Enright.
Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This is an academic essay collection analyzing Tolkien's work, not a narrative fiction book. Contains literary criticism suitable for mature middle-schoolers and up who are interested in scholarly analysis.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in deeper understanding of The Lord of the Rings will find thoughtful essays exploring Tolkien's themes and techniques.