The Lord of the Rings [7 Book Box set]: The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King - Softcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007124015 ISBN 13: 9780007124015

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2001

Synopsis

Exclusive new seven-volume edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork, voted Book of the Century in major polls

Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him the Rings of Power – the means by which he will be able to rule the world. All he lacks in his plan for dominion is the Ruling Ring, which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

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Review:

Let's face it--even some adults find Tolkien's mammoth fantasy a daunting mouthful but children now have this special seven-book box set of The Lord of The Rings to make the epic tale just that bit easier to chew on. Split into its seven constituent parts, these slim volumes tell the ageless tale of young Frodo's quest to destroy The Ring and defeat the forces of evil. It's beautifully presented in a black presentation box with the movie logo and an illustration on the side and the spines of the books also form the movie logo. A contemporary look and plenty of "cool appeal" will grab kids' interest and ensure they don't miss out on reading this classic of the genre. --Jonathan Weir

Review:

“The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times

‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman

‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0007124015
• ISBN 13: 9780007124015
• Binding: Paperback