The reason I rated this iffy for 12 year olds is not due to content but simply because I am unsure whether kids under 12, and in fact even some 12 year olds, will be able to get through this book. If they can, then by all means let them read it, as this is an enchanting and beautiful masterpiece. The world that Tolkien has created feels just as real as the world we live in. Descriptions wonderfully detailed and in depth, story and story telling absolutely fantastic, and marvelously wonderful and likeable characters fill this book. A must read for anyone who can read a book this deap and thoughtful, especially fantasy lovers.
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The Fellowship of the Ring
(1965, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by J. Tolkien)
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A spectacular tale for young fantasy readers.
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for Ages 12 and Up
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Parents need to know that this epic tale of unlikely heroes on a quest to preserve their world is full of humor, terror, and adventure.
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- Families can talk about the conflicts in this book. On a large scale, it's a fundamental battle between good and evil. What internal battles do the various characters face? How does the Ring bring out the best and worst in their character?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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An Absolutely Fabulous book to be enjoyed and marveled at by older tweens and up!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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Let Your Kids Read This Awesome Book
My favorite book, since i read it in third grade. Even then, i didn't get nightmares or anything. Read it aloud to your kids, or challenge your third, fourth, or fifth grader to read it and its sequels themselves like i did.
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One of the Best Books Out There!
i loved this book!! before i read the fellowship i read the hobbit! i think reading the hobbit before i read the fellowship helped a lot! i thought that this book was a fantastic fantasy novel! i can't wait to see the movie and read the next book!! this book deserves 5 stars! i think anyone who likes fantasy or action boooks should read this!!!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Amazing Classic
The Fellowship of the Ring might not be so action-packed at the start like recent fantasy stories these days, and contain archaic (if i might use that term) english terms that made me a little more than confused at first--but the description and creations are AMAZING. A must read. Best fantasy book of all time.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
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