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.
Its great popularity has allowed for its adaptation for stage, screen, radio, board and video games.
Did you know? Tolkien made retrospective changes to one chapter when his publishers asked for a sequel (which became The Lord of the Rings).
Peter Jackson is producing the 2012 movie adaptation that will be a two-part film.
Have you read this children's classic? Have you read or seen The Lord of the Rings?
