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Synopsis
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. “A unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning.”—The New York Times In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
Is The Fellowship of the Ring appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Epic fantasy adventure with battles, peril, and scary creatures (orcs, wraiths, Balrog), but violence is not graphic or gory. Themes of courage, friendship, and resisting corruption; positive depictions of loyalty and sacrifice.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love epic quests with hobbits, wizards, elves, and dwarves banding together to destroy an evil ring will be captivated by this classic adventure.