It makes a great readaloud for kids 8 and up and readalone for 10 or 11 and up. Tolkiens enchanting tale, fully illustrated by jemima catlin. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library children s library. Tolkiens own children, the hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. In just under 3 minutes, we tell you pretty much all you need to know about the trilogy, without any. Tolkien the hobbit, or there and back again is a fantasy novel by english author j. A man of laketown and a descendant of the ancient lords of dale, bard manages to kill smaug, the dragon, after which he becomes king of dale.
Tolkien was developing for his own pleasure, indulging his interest in history. Bilbo sneaks out to join the humans in an attempt to bring peace. Jun 26, 2015 the hobbit is one of the longest short books i have ever read in my life, because though it is relatively not that long it feels very long and over drawn. It is described as a fantasy novel, a story of heroic quest, and a children s story. Apr 25, 2017 when he finished the hobbit in 1937, it was touted as a childrens fantasy adventure. It has won two awards, both of which categorized it as a childrens book or juvenile literature. T his book has got to be one of the greatest books i have ever read. This is another childrens book that teaches leadership lessons. The hobbit best movies, books, apps, games for kids. Tolkiens classic prelude to his lord of the rings trilogy featuring cover art by caldecott honor winning childrens book illustrator peter sis, this edition of the hobbit has been specially formatted for young readers. Aug 29, 20 the greatest childrens book ever written funny, frightening, dense with detail and gloriously vivid, it is the one adventure story every eightyearold should have. Tolkien had a tendency to tell his kids stories about bilbo. The hobbit essays are academic essays for citation.
Readers of all generations will enjoy this book and it will be passed on from one generation to the next as a worthy way to absorb some literature. It is still a wellloved novel for many people and its the perfect book to study in the. The hobbit or there and back again is the first story of middleearth that was ever read by the masses. On their journey, they fight trolls, orcs, a dragon. The hobbit is one of the longest short books i have ever read in my life, because though it is relatively not that long it feels very long and over drawn. The hobbit is a great readaloud for parents to share with children just as tolkien shared the book with his children. It has won two awards, both of which categorized it as a children s book or juvenile literature. The hobbit watch the trailer childrens books the guardian. Sure, the hobbit did pretty well as a childrens book when it was published, as did lord of the rings when it came out in. Rosemary travale, an artist from ontario, created a set of illustrations for an imagined childrens adaptation of the hobbit, as her professors at school. The story of bilbo baggins, a hobbit who likes to stay home and live a quiet life. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
But please be aware that this is not a book for little kids. Jul 04, 2016 if your kids are looking for an epic fantasy adventure, j. Althought directly unrelated to the silmarillion, it is the next big story. Tolkiens many excellent books, the hobbit is the better choice for tweens. Apr 24, 2018 the idea was brought up that the hobbit is a childrens book, but the hobbit movies are decidedly not childrens movies, and therefore ruined the story in some way since i seem to have become the resident tolkien authority here at noe, i was asked for my thoughts on the matt. It was an instant success as a childrens book but has captured the hearts of generations ever since. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature.
The hobbit is a great readaloud for parents to share with children just as tolkien. Which gets us back to the hobbit as a steppingstone for all of this great stuff. The hobbit opening lines from childrens books medium. John howe is the illustrator of a number of childrens books. Ready to experience bilbo, gandalf, gollum and smaug the way they were depicted in the soviet union. Coloring all your favorite characters in the hobbit. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
The greatest childrens book ever written funny, frightening, dense with detail and gloriously vivid, it is the one adventure story every eightyearold should have. The hobbit didnt start out as one of the most important fantasy novels of all time. Larger print size and wider margins provide reading ease for the youngest tolkien fans. It grew into the role over the course of about 25 years.
Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat. The humans of lake town and the elves of mirkwood march to the lonely mountain to seek a share of the treasure as compensation for their losses and aid, but thorin greedily refuses, and the humans and elves besiege the mountain, trapping the dwarves and the hobbit inside. Jul 18, 20 t his book has got to be one of the greatest books i have ever read. The hobbit illustrated book russian soviet visuals. One of the great features of this book is the 100 drawings in the book created by the. Aug 19, 2017 the hobbit is published by opening lines from childrens books. The hobbit was a book written for children, in childrens terminology based on the growing body of fantasy tales and background material called middle earth that j. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction.
Get an answer for is the hobbit for children while the lord of the rings is for adults. I have read it twice now and each time have found myself completely lost in the world that tolkien has created. I have drunk much of your wine and eaten much of your bread. When tolkien began writing the hobbit in 1930, his children were, 10, 6, and 1, and he finished it two years later, so if the story that he wrote it for his own children is true, then presumably he hoped his two oldest children would enjoy it. The hobbit, or there and back again, is a book written by j. The hobbit by jrr tolkien, book summary the invisible mentor. The bagginses had lived in the neighbourhood of the hill for time out of mind, and people considered them very respectable, not only because most of them were rich, but also because they never had any adventures or did anything. The hobbit is a book about a hobbit named bilbo baggins who goes on a journey with dwarves to their homeland. The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is by no means exclusively a childrens book. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. Bilbo baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling farther than the pantry of his hobbithole in bag end.
Children of hurin, beren and luthien, and the fall of gondolin by j. The hobbit is set within tolkiens fictional universe and follows the. Lewis wrote that the book had a fund of humour, an understanding of children, and a happy fusion of the scholars with the poets grasp of mythology. There are 48 illustrations in full color by wellknown childrens book illustrator michael hague. Did tolkien ever state that the hobbit was a childrens book. The hobbit will be released as a classic childrens novel in two parts. It is described as a fantasy novel, a story of heroic quest, and a childrens story. The hobbit, or, there and back again introduction shmoop. Well, er, i thought, dont you know, said bilbo rather confused, that, er, some little return should be made for your, er, hospitality. This one is best for visuals, but not for much story detail. Kids younger than 8 will probably have a tough time with both the vocabulary and some of the violence. It is still a wellloved novel for many people and its the perfect book to study in the middle grades especially for kids who love fantasy novels. My mum started reading the book to my younger brother when he was 6, and he loved it. The writings of professor tolkien are absolutely timeless.
Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, smaug the. A charlie brown christmas vinyl record read along book, charlie brown records childrens story, original pressing dedicated to classic cartoons. Sure, the hobbit did pretty well as a children s book when it was published, as did lord of the rings when it came out in. The hobbit is a children s book that fully deserves the tag classic. The idea was brought up that the hobbit is a childrens book, but the hobbit movies are decidedly not childrens movies, and therefore ruined the story in some way since i seem to have become the resident tolkien authority here at noe, i was asked for my thoughts on the matt. The hobbit, or there and back again is a children s fantasy novel by english author j. Kids younger than 8 will probably have a tough time. In this form it was composed sometime between 1929 and 1936.
Tolkiens story to his 10yearold daughter unexpectedly stirred this fathers soul. Tolkiens one of the most famous books the hobbit was published in the year 1937. Tolkiens the hobbit and the lord of the rings are good places to start. And to this day it remains a beloved favorite due to tolkiens exceptional writing, realistic and lovable characters, and the fantastic, complicated world with its unlikely hero. This graphic novel made a perfect gift for my boyfriend who loves the hobbit both the book and the films. The hobbit best book editions for young people thoughtco. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a. Sep 01, 2019 not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat. This hobbit was a very welltodo hobbit, and his name was baggins. Find out which hobbit and lord of the rings apps, books, games, movies, and tv shows are appropriate for every age. It was considered to be a childrens book though tolkien did not describe it as a childrens book. The unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. See the hobbit reimagined as a childrens book the hobbit.
Children of hurin, beren and luthien, and the fall. I bought this book so that my grand children would have some visuals to relate to as their father reads them the hobbit. Amanda craig, the times the englishspeaking world is divided into those who have read the hobbit and the lord of the rings and those who are going to read them. The illustrations are stunning and the dialogue is very true to the original text, allowing children and adults who might have struggled to read the original text to enjoy the work of tolkien. Tolkien published the hobbit, or there and back again. One day his world is shaken up by the arrival of gandalf, a. A charlie brown christmas vinyl record read along book, charlie brown records children s story, original pressing dedicated to classic cartoons. The hobbit and lord of the rings agebyage guide common. Generations have been drawn to frodos heroic quest, which has spawned dozens of books, tv shows, and video games. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the hobbit by j. The hobbit was originally a story tolkien told to his children. While the lord of the rings was targeted at a much older audience, i think that the hobbit appeals more to younger people. Apr 07, 2019 pagefire actively tries to lose subscribers.
Tolkien wrote it in the 1930s for his children as a bedtime story. When he finished the hobbit in 1937, it was touted as a childrens fantasy adventure. The hobbit is popular with middle school readers, as well as teens and adults. He wasnt a mature enough reader to be able to read it himself at that age, but he was definitely able to follow the story when it was read aloud to him. I know this isnt exactly a childrens book, but i first read it when i was nine, and i loved it so much i read it and the lotr trilogy over and over until i was grounded from checking them out anymore. Tolkien first wrote the hobbit for his own children with no intentions of publication but was encouraged to publish it and the novel became an instant sensation. In this video, andreas takes a look at fantasy book for children, has to stand up for scrutiny for once. The hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves, in search of dragonguarded gold. One day his world is shaken up by the arrival of gandalf, a wizard. If your kids are looking for an epic fantasy adventure, j. The hobbit is published by opening lines from childrens books.