The Return of the King: Being Thethird Part of the Lord of the Rings -- J. R. R. Tolkien, Hardcover

The standard harcover edition of the concluding volume of The Lord of the Rings includes a large format fold-out map and extensive appendices. As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Sam has left his master for dead after a battle with the giant spider, Shelob; but Frodo is still alive -- now in the foul hands of the Orcs. And all the while the armies of the Dark Lord are massing as the One Ring draws ever nearer to the Cracks of Doom.

Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 03/03/1988
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780395489307
Age Range: 14-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 22
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5286 / Return of the King

Award: Hugo Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/1992 pg. 1101