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Item specifics

Condition
New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Signed By
No
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Book Series
The Lord of the Rings
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Young Adults, Adults
Edition
Collector's Edition, First Edition, International Edition
Vintage
No
California Prop 65 Warning
Does Not Apply
Personalize
No
Type
Novel
Literary Movement
Medieval, Modernism
Era
2010s
Personalized
No
Features
Illustrated, Unabridged
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780547928227

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
054792822X
ISBN-13
9780547928227
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16038728855

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hobbit
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Classics, Fantasy / General, Performing Arts / Film, Media Tie-In
Illustrator
Yes, Tolkien, J. R. R.
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Fiction
Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-545250
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"One of the most freshly original and delightfully imaginative books for children that have appeared in many a long day... The Hobbit is a glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irrestible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts" The New York Times Book Review, "All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts." Horn Book Guide "A flawless masterpiece." The Times of London, "All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbitto their hearts." Horn Book Guide "A flawless masterpiece." The Times of London, 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 . . ., "Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." Booklist, ALA, "All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts." Horn Book Guide "A flawless masterpiece." The Times of London --
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
823.912
Synopsis
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels., A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. 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. "A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts." - New York Times Book Review, Sauron has returned. . . watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Prime Video. The journey through Middle-earth begins here with J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy. "A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts."--The New York Times Book Review "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language--Tolkien's prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.T5744Ho 2012

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    05 Sep, 2018

    Item was as expected but story is a little overrated according to my 14 year old

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • by chrogo_0
    20 Oct, 2020

    If you love the movies you will love this book

    Book was on good shape and got here fast

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: zachjuly4

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    25 Oct, 2024

    Good book, used so some wear but we knew...

    Good book, used so some wear but we knew about it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

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    25 May, 2024

    Great book in great shape

    Great book in great shape

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: ontimebooks

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    08 Jun, 2016

    This is a good example of fantasy writing and the hero's journey.

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