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The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure.

A timeless classic.
Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again.

Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien's classic tale, 'The Hobbit'. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.

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A new edition of the classic fantasy novel following the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a peace-loving hobbit, as he embarks on a magical adventure. Published to tie in with the new 2 film adaptation by Peter Jackson, the first part of which is due to hit the cinemas in November. Ages: 9+

Author Biography

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Review

'The greatest children's book ever written… Funny, frightening, dense with detail and gloriously vivid, it is the one adventure story every eight-year-old should have.'
Amanda Craig, The Times'The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them.'
Sunday Times'A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls… an exciting epic of travel and magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax.'
Observer

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The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. A timeless classic. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien's classic tale, 'The Hobbit'. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.

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'The greatest children's book ever written... Funny, frightening, dense with detail and gloriously vivid, it is the one adventure story every eight-year-old should have.'Amanda Craig, The Times 'The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them.'Sunday Times 'A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls... an exciting epic of travel and magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax.'Observer

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The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

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The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel * Brand new cover edition of the timeless classic and of one the best-loved children's books of all time * Published ahead of the major movie release in December 2013 of the second part of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug * 'Read it before you see it' promotions across all retailers * Cross promotions and major marketing tie-ins leading up to the film * Other Essential Modern Classics available: BUGSY MALONE 9780007441228, MARY POPPINS 9780007286416, THE SWORD IN THE STONE 9780007263493 and THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH 9780007263486 plus many more Competition: The Lord of the Rings;The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe;Watership Down. George R. R. Martin;J. K. Rowling:Terry Pratchett;C. S. Lewis;Philip Pullman

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The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. A timeless classic. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien's classic tale, 'The Hobbit'. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction. Gold title * Brand new cover edition of the timeless classic and of one the best-loved children's books of all time * Published ahead of the major movie release in December 2013 of the second part of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug * 'Read it before you see it' promotions across all retailers * Cross promotions and major marketing tie-ins leading up to the film * Other Essential Modern Classics available: BUGSY MALONE 9780007441228, MARY POPPINS 9780007286416, THE SWORD IN THE STONE 9780007263493 and THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH 9780007263486 plus many more Competition: The Lord of the Rings;The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe;Watership Down. George R. R. Martin;J. K. Rowling:Terry Pratchett;C. S. Lewis;Philip Pullman

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