the best book ever. large battles, awesome characters, and a beautiful setting. some light drug reference. otherwise a great book
The Hobbit
(Fiction - Fantasy, Written by J. R. R. Tolkien)
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Brilliantly written, inventive pre-LOTR tale.
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for Ages 9 and Up
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This review of The Hobbit was written by Mark Nichol
Parents need to know that while the book gets off to a slow start, it eventually sweeps readers along on a wild ride to the breathtaking finish of this unrelentingly inventive tale.
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- Families can talk about Bilbo's journey and the crucial decisions he makes along the way. What keeps Bilbo going as he faces dangers on his way to the dragon's lair? Why is his decision about the ring so difficult for him?
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Book Summary
In the mythical land called Middle-earth, distinctly unadventurous Bilbo Baggins is swept up in a quest to recover dwarves' treasure from an evil dragon. The author created this story as a read-aloud for his own children, and the progression of Bilbo's character to that of pivotal figure in an epic conflict shows how much the story grew in the telling.
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Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Children's Books
Number of pages: 272, Price: $12.00 (paperback)
Read Aloud: 9-10, Read Alone: 11+
Number of pages: 272, Price: $12.00 (paperback)
Read Aloud: 9-10, Read Alone: 11+
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Perfect for tweens and fantasy lovers of all ages
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Excessive violence
GREAT BOOK!!
I liked the book, but it is hard to read and has some fights that might be scary for little kids
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I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!! Tolkien is a great author. for 6 - 7 read it aloud.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Good role models
The Hobbit
A fabulous 5 star book with an amazing plot, thats great for all J.R.R. Tolkien fans ages 10+. I've been reading his books since I was 7, and still do to this day. I cant wait till' they make this book into a movie in 2011/2012. Lets just hope it wont get cancelled. Peter Jackson is a great director, and made The Lord of the Rings books into an awesome trilogy. I know he can do the same for The Hobbit as well.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I started reading this to my six year old daughter a test to see what kind of books would keep her interested and now she will not let me put her to bed without reading some of it. We have often read for well over an hour. I'm not advocating for all kids at this age, but if you stragegically omit certain parts of the book (such as the Trolls discussing how to eat the Dwarves), then it can be appropriate for most children
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