THE HOBBIT

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Summary: Hobbit Review
Review: The Book The Hobbit is a wonderful book for all readers of J.J.R Tolkien and non Tolkien readers alike. The book is filled with adventure, action and every thing else i think people would like to find in a book.
The story begins with a small Shire Hobbit that never did anything much adventureous thing. Yet one day 13 dwarves and a wizard named Gandalf bring him along on a mission to re-take the gold they lost to a dragon who invaded the area.

On the way they run into 3 trolls that captured them but argued so much about to eat them the sun came up and turned them into stone.

Another problem also a blessing was when the groupd decided to spen the night in what they were yet to find out was a goblin infested cave. When Bilbo the Hobbit from the Shire gets lost he finds a disterbing dangile creature which he found a magic ring. The ring he found was a ring of magic and could make him dissapear so he escaped.

(which you will find is the ring of power in Lord of the Rings)

After they regroup and move out they must go through Mirkwood a place of huge spiders and Elves. A froest so big it took them for ever to get through. . . .

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Summary: Hobbit sparks interest in Lord of the Rings
Review: Tolkien's main character in, "The Hobbit," is Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is evidently a hobbit, who is unknowingly volunteered to go on a dangerous adventure with 13 other dwarves. A wizard by the name of Gandalf is the one responsible for volunteering Bilbo. As the 14 journey towards the Lonely Mountains to retrieve their long lost fortune, they are faced with many fantastical obstacles.
The wild adventure leads the 14 dwarves to many creatures and goblins, including one named Gollum. Bilbo wins a gold ring from Gollum, which later on becomes the basis for the series, "Lord of the Rings." What does this ring mean for Bilbo? How does it change his unwanted adventure?

I am not usually a big fan of fantasy type literature, however I enjoyed, "The Hobbit," very much. I waited to see the cartoon version of, "The Hobbit," until after I had finished the book. My sister and friends had always loved Tolkien, and I had never given him the chance. Tolkein did an excellent job of making a very unreal setting, real to the reader. The setting and characters were extremely well described. Tolkien describes every tiny thing, right from the beginning. Even the hobbit's hole, which is not an important part of the story, is described in great detail. An author's ability to suspend disbelief is very important to the pleasure the reader obtains from the book, especially if the reader is already skeptical. There was really not a transition from realistic world into the fantasy world. The Hobbit instead slowly leads the reader into a more fantastical world through the chapters. The adventure and plot of the story really keep the reader interested and not wanting to put the book down. I can now understand why so many people have gone crazy over Tolkien's writing. I plan on reading Tolkien's, "Lord of the Rings," series very soon. I just cannot get over the great detail he puts in his setting and characters as he writes.
I think that the Hobbit would be a difficult read for elementary students. However I think it would be perfect for middle school or high school students. It could be used as an excellent choice to read aloud to students in elementary. I am not sure about parents reaction to Tolkien's writing, but I would love to use some of his work in my own classroom.

Rating:
Summary: Hobbit sparks interest in Lord of the Rings
Review: Tolkien's main character in, "The Hobbit," is Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is evidently a hobbit, who is unknowingly volunteered to go on a dangerous adventure with 13 other dwarves. A wizard by the name of Gandalf is the one responsible for volunteering Bilbo. As the 14 journey towards the Lonely Mountains to retrieve their long lost fortune, they are faced with many fantastical obstacles.
The wild adventure leads the 14 dwarves to many creatures and goblins, including one named Gollum. Bilbo wins a gold ring from Gollum, which later on becomes the basis for the series, "Lord of the Rings." What does this ring mean for Bilbo? How does it change his unwanted adventure?

I am not usually a big fan of fantasy type literature, however I enjoyed, "The Hobbit," very much. I waited to see the cartoon version of, "The Hobbit," until after I had finished the book. My sister and friends had always loved Tolkien, and I had never given him the chance. Tolkein did an excellent job of making a very unreal setting, real to the reader. The setting and characters were extremely well described. Tolkien describes every tiny thing, right from the beginning. Even the hobbit's hole, which is not an important part of the story, is described in great detail. An author's ability to suspend disbelief is very important to the pleasure the reader obtains from the book, especially if the reader is already skeptical. There was really not a transition from realistic world into the fantasy world. The Hobbit instead slowly leads the reader into a more fantastical world through the chapters. The adventure and plot of the story really keep the reader interested and not wanting to put the book down. I can now understand why so many people have gone crazy over Tolkien's writing. I plan on reading Tolkien's, "Lord of the Rings," series very soon. I just cannot get over the great detail he puts in his setting and characters as he writes.
I think that the Hobbit would be a difficult read for elementary students. However I think it would be perfect for middle school or high school students. It could be used as an excellent choice to read aloud to students in elementary. I am not sure about parents reaction to Tolkien's writing, but I would love to use some of his work in my own classroom.