The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition -- J. R. R. Tolkien, Hardcover

"A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts."--The New York Times Book Review

Give this beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale, The Hobbit, fully illustrated by artist Jemima Catlin.

In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling farther than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep to whisk him away on a journey to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon....

Author: J. R. R. Tolkien, Jemima Catlin
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 10/01/2013
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.70lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.10w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780544174221
Age Range: 8-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 16
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511 / Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again