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Synopsis
GENERAL & LITERARY FICTION. Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien's classic masterpieces behind the films, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world. This new boxed gift set, published to celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson's three-part film adaptation of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, contains both titles and features cover images from both films.
Is Novels (Hobbit / Lord of the Rings) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Contains fantasy violence including battles, sword fights, and monster encounters, but descriptions are not graphic. Themes of sacrifice and mortality are present but handled with restraint appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, animal death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Epic adventure with hobbits, wizards, dragons, and an unforgettable quest to save Middle-earth from ultimate evil.