The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Keith Barker Millennium Book Award Winner
School Library Association and Library Association Schools Library Group: Most Significant Children’s Book Published Between 1920 and 1939
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by J.R.R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
Potentially Sensitive Topics: drinking, smoking, violence
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Students had mixed reactions to The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with most enjoying its imaginative world-building, engaging characters, and themes of heroism, friendship, and personal growth. Many appreciated Bilbo's transformation from a timid hobbit to a brave adventurer and praised the vivid descriptions of Middle-earth and its creatures. However, some found parts of the story slow or the prose challenging due to its detail and age. Themes such as greed, prejudice, and stepping out of one's comfort zone resonated with readers, while the book's classic status and ties to The Lord of the Rings made it appealing. Despite some minor criticisms, most students recommended The Hobbit to fans of fantasy, adventure, and character-driven stories.
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