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The Two Towers
- By J. R. R. Tolkien
- Genre: Fantasy
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Brilliantly written story keeps kids reading.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the brilliantly written and exciting story will keep kids reading late into the night.
What's the story?
The adventures of the hobbits and their allies in the epic struggle to save Middle-earth from domination by the Dark Lord, Sauron, continues in this monumental tale. The members of the fellowship discover new friends--and new enemies--in unexpected places, and the four hobbits, scattered and sent on divergent paths, find their courage and fortitude tested.
Is it any good?
Where The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of the trilogy, starts off slowly, this far more complex novel plunges right into the action, and the straight-ahead story line diverges. The fellowship has been split apart by near treachery and an attack by Orcs, and now the survivors debate whether to aid the Ring-bearer, Frodo, or try to rescue his captive countrymen, but they find no easy answer. After more betrayals and a seemingly hopeless battle, the story shifts to Frodo and Sam as the pair undertakes a grueling journey--and the book culminates with yet another betrayal.
This is serious business--especially to readers expecting more of the buoyant adventure of The Hobbit. But even amid all the archaic language, the din of war, and the trauma of little people overwhelmed by the shadow of impending doom, readers can depend on the hobbits' cheerful resilience and courage.
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Families can talk about trust, honor, courage and betrayal. What would you do if someone you trusted deceived you?
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Tolkien the Freaking artist.
This book may be considered "Literature," but it's true identity is art. A bit dull and tedious at times, 'tis true, but flowing with rich description and a gripping story for the ages.
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January 8, 2012
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THRILLING
This is a brilliant book, but is hard to read. This thrilling sequal to the fellowship is just as good, but (parents) there is more violence. Personally this is my favorite series of all time, so if you love to read do it no matter what! (elenmadil Pippin is better!!!!!)
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I loved it!
Even though it might not be my favorite in the series because of Gollum/Smeagol, it's still great to read. I quickly read through the first half, but the second part took me a while longer since it had my least favorite character. Despite the loathsome creature, I loved the book. One of my favorite parts Ent moot (they're so cool)! Anyways, worth the read and so much more.
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Surly better then the Fellowship. Made me love Merry and Pip - especilly Merry.
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a GREAT book
i absolutly LOVE it!!! a great book! i give it a high recommendation! good morals, no swearing, nothing innapropriate. wonderfully written and fast-paced. and best of all, its ORIGINAL!! when u read it there aren't those little pop-ups in your head that say "hey wait...i remember reading something like this in ----" there is so much more i could say but you'll just have to read it for yourself!
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The Two Towers (Book)
If you read and loved The Fellowship of the Ring, then you must, without hesitation pick up this book and start reading immediately.
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| Author: | J. R. R. Tolkien |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin Children's Books |
| Publication date: | November 11, 1954 |
| Number of pages: | 447 |
| Paperback price: | $12.00 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 12 - 14 |
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