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Mar 16, 2024AnvayG rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien is the prelude to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit from The Shire, is visited by a wizard named Gandalf, who signs Bilbo up for an unexpected journey. Bilbo soon finds himself in the…
Dec 23, 2023rebconk rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I especially appreciate the narrator's voice, which brings the reader a sense of physical presence at the telling of the tale. I can almost feel the other listeners leaning in towards the storyteller, asking "...and then?", "...and then?"
Dec 22, 2023philinac27 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Age Rating: 10+ The Hobbit tells the classic adventure story and underdog tale of Bilbo Baggins, the titular hobbit. Bilbo enjoys a comfortable and secure life in his hobbit-hole, until one day, the wizard Gandalf recruits him for an…
Dec 16, 2023
How 'bout Lord of the Ring? “The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and…
Dec 15, 2023
GPL Teen Book reviewer - Edison The book is about a Hobbit which is a small person no taller than your waist travels the fictional land of Middle Earth. The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins goes on an adventure after a Wizard, Gandalf convinces him…
Dec 01, 2023Heidi2455 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this book and Tolkien other books. Great If you like action and fantasy.
Nov 10, 2023Smartiesweet rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It’s ok. Definitely not as good as I had expected though.
Aug 27, 2023ballstar rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
“Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.” "The Hobbit '' by J.R.R Tolkien…
Aug 25, 2023cell007 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A classic fantasy novel
Jul 27, 20234ashmita rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"The Hobbit" is a fantasy adventure novel that follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is reluctantly swept into an epic quest. When the wizard Gandalf and a group of thirteen dwarves arrive at Bilbo's doorstep, they convince…
Jul 25, 2023Jeka_Z rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
“We are plain, quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner! I can’t think what anybody sees in them,” Bilbo’s words of wisdom that I applied this summer. For a long time The…
Jul 06, 2023
The Hobbit is a novel written by J.R.R Tolkien, and it is the prequel to the Lord of the Rings series. These books have been noted in evolving the high fantasy genre. It starts off with a simple premise: the wizard Gandalf invites Hobbit…
Jul 06, 2023gremlin_98 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Bilbo and folks was a tale of great adventure with many beast, enemies and greater friends for the journey there and back. The tale of an adventure featuring a hobbit that travels with a group of dwarrows and at times a wizard. Through…
Jun 17, 2023Zachary_Li rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"The Hobbit" is about Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who lives an everyday life in the Shire. His parents’ families are polar opposites of each other, the Tooks full of adventure and always wandering off on their next trip, and the Baggins, who…
Jun 03, 2023IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The prequel to *The Lord of the Rings*, but a fine children's book in its own right. Bilbo doesn't want adventures, but he gets talked into a dangerous one by the wizard, Gandalf. As he explores the world of Middle Earth, so do we; and…
May 01, 2023SurreyLibraries_Teens3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book is about a wizard, a dragon, 13 dwarves, and a hobbit. They all go on a journey to retrieve the home and treasure of the dwarves. During this journey, the hobbit finds a ring with special powers. I wanted to read this book because…
Mar 30, 2023gooberuser rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a story about thirteen dwarves, a hobbit, a wizard, and a dragon. It’s an adventure story, but rather less violent than most modern-day quest stories. I think this book is a lot of fun, but it is fairly old and very long. There are…
Mar 10, 2023Soybeannnn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i highly recommend this book, it is one of my favorite books of a time and it never gets old i have read this book at least 12 times. And it will always stay with me
Dec 28, 2022
Incredible narration!
Sep 07, 2022jiya_j rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is the entrance to the world of Middle Earth, filled with exciting tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves, dragons, and many more. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful and home-loving hobbit who embarks on…
Aug 09, 2022NealRanz rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The sound was a bit iffy....very tempermental, and I had to ride the volume buttons up and down....that aside...what a GREAT rendition of an old fairytale. it's only 4 hours, multiple voices, the story is slightly modified to work in a…
Jul 29, 2022blue_shark_4945 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book!! I totally recommend it! Suspension is great and story is 100% wonderful-ness!
Jul 19, 2022green_lion_3245 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"The Hobbit or, There and Back Again” is a fantasy fiction book about a proper, conflict-free hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. However, his peaceful lifestyle in the Shire all changes when a wizard and a group of dwarves persuade him to go on…
Jul 14, 2022red_beetle_312 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i absolutely love this book and totally lives up to Tolkien standards .
Jun 17, 2022Mister_Baggins rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this book is my personal favorite (along with the lord of the rings) and I highly recommend it to anyone.