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A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. 

J.R.R. Tolkien's own description for the original edition: 

"If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable Western world, over the edge of the Wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero (blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and considerable good luck), here is a record of such a journey and such a traveler. The period is the ancient time between the age of Faerie and the dominion of men, when the famous forest of Mirkwood was still standing, and the mountains were full of danger. In following the path of this humble adventurer, you will learn by the way (as he did)—if you do not already know all about these things—much about trolls, goblins, dwarves, and elves, and get some glimpses into the history and the politics of a neglected but important period. 

For Mr. Bilbo Baggins visited various notable persons; conversed with the dragon Smaug the Magnificent; and was present, rather unwillingly, at the Battle of the Five Armies. This is all the more remarkable, since he was a Hobbit. Hobbits have hitherto been passed over in history and legend, perhaps because they as a rule preferred comfort to excitement. But this account, based on his personal memoirs, of the one exciting year in the otherwise quiet life of Mr. Baggins will give you a fair idea of the estimable people now (it is said) becoming rather rare. They do not like the noise." 

Book Number: Prequel (Note: The Hobbit is often considered a prequel to The Lord of the Rings series where in fact The Lord of the Rings is more its sequel. It is up to you whether you would rather read The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings first, but The Hobbit was published long before The Lord of the Rings was even a thought in Tolkien's mind). 

Genre: Middle Grade | Fantasy 

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One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkeness bind them

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. 

Book Number: One (Note: In Tolkien's grand plan, The Lord of the Rings is one gigantic novel. For our convenience, it is published as three "books". In volume one, Part I: The First Journey and Part II: The Journey of the Nine Companions are included). 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy 

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One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin—alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. 

Book Number: Two (Note: In Tolkien's grand plan, The Lord of the Rings is one gigantic novel. For our convenience, it is published as three "books". In volume two, Part III: The Treason of Isengard and Part IV: The Journey of the Ringbearers are included). 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy 

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One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor.

To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo’s time is running out.

Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more?

Book Number: Three (Last Book) (Note: In Tolkien's grand plan, The Lord of the Rings is one gigantic novel. For our convenience, it is published as three "books". In volume three, Part V: The War of the Ring and Part VI: The End of the Third Age are included). 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy 

Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟