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The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves, and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children’s fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.
Is The Hobbit appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A classic adventure with trolls, goblins, and a dragon featuring mild fantasy violence including battles and peril, but no graphic content. Perfect introduction to epic fantasy for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Bilbo's unexpected journey from his cozy hobbit-hole to facing trolls, riding in barrels, riddling with Gollum, and outwitting a dragon.