Hobbit - Softcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345277112 ISBN 13: 9780345277114

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1978

Synopsis

THE GREATEST FANTASY EPIC OF OUR TIME

Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo–alone and unaided–who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside . . .

This stirring adventure fantasy begins the tale of the hobbits that was continued by J.R.R. Tolkien in his bestselling epic The Lord of the Rings.

From the Paperback edition.

About this title

Review:

‘The greatest children’s book ever written... Funny, frightening, dense with detail and gloriously vivid, it is the one adventure story every eight-year-old should have.’
Amanda Craig, The Times

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

‘A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls... an exciting epic of travel and magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax.’
Observer

From the Publisher:

Following the successful publication of The Lord of the Rings in large type editions last year, The Hobbit has now been added in amatching livery.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0345277112
• ISBN 13: 9780345277114
• Binding: Paperback