The Hobbit: Or, There and Back Again by Tolkien, J. R. R.

A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the RingsThis charming pocket-sized edition contains the complete unabridged text and features the original cover illustration, painted by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. The perfect gift for little Hobbits everywhere!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. Author: J. R. R. TolkienPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 09/18/2012Pages: 320Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 7.42h x 4.72w x 0.80dISBN: 9780547