A new budget hardback edition designed specifically to attract Harry Potter readers to the ‘most significant children’s book 1920-1939’ (Keith Barker Millennium Book Awards)
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.
The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937, and more than 60 years later Tolkien’s epic tale of elves, dwarves, trolls, goblins, myth, magic and adventure, with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins, has lost none of its appeal.
Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children’s fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published – it was the Harry Potter of its generation. With new Lord of the Rings movies around the corner, this special Children’s edition is designed to put the book back where it belongs – at the top of every child’s ‘must-read’ list.
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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 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
"Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out on to the floor when he caught a sudden thin and piercing ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance…"
Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag end by Gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar!
Written for J.R.R. Tolkein's own children, 'The Hobbit' met with instant critical acclaim when published in 1937. It has continued to be recognised as a classic, and won the Keith Baker Millennium Book Award, presented in 2000 by the Youth Libraries Group, School Library Association and Library Association Schools Library Group, for the most significant children's book published between 1920 and 1939.
"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."
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Librería: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Nº de ref. del artículo: ZEV.000711544X.G
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001356560
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780007115440
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. The Hobbit (Essential Modern Classics) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780007115440
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Librería: Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. David Wyatt Ilustrador. New Edition. New edition second printing octavo hardback 400 pp. Black & white illustrations Very Good + condition (pages a little tanned as seems usual) in Very Good price-lipped jacket No inscriptions. Nº de ref. del artículo: 093472
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Librería: Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. David Wyatt Ilustrador. New Edition. New edition fifth printing octavo hardback 400 pp. Black & white illustrations Very Good + condition (pages a little tanned as seems usual otherwise would be fine condition) in Very Good unclipped jacket No inscriptions. Nº de ref. del artículo: 092546
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Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Nº de ref. del artículo: M0000711544X-G
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Librería: WF Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. J. R. R. Tolkien; David Wyatt; Ilustrador. New Edition. Pictorial boards matching the dustjacket; illustrated with black and white drawings by David Wyatt; dj art by J. R. R. Tolkien. Light rubbing at the corners of the dustjacket; price intact; no interior markings. Size: 8vo. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 235125
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Librería: Purpora Books, Comox, BC, Canada
Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Plus. Second Printing of This Edition. Dust jacket, which is not price-clipped, has a 1" split at the top of the front flap just inside the flap fold. Reprnted many times in different formats since its original publication in 1937. This is the second printing of the 2001 edition. Illustrated boards (by David Wyatt) are repeated on the dust jacket. 400 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 23176
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Librería: MisterSeekersBook.Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. In Very Good Condition. No Notes, Names or Markings. No Torn Or Folded Pages. For More Information On Condition. Please View All Images. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 012999
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