What the book is about
Bilbo Baggins is drawn from a quiet life into a journey with a company of dwarves seeking to reclaim their homeland and treasure. Along the way, wit and restraint prove as consequential as strength.
Cover shown for identification. Edition artwork may vary.FANTASY · 1937
The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien
An adventure about courage discovered far beyond the comforts of home.
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- PUBLISHER
- HarperCollins
- ISBN
- 9780547928227
- FOCUS
- Courage · Home · Adventure
Why it matters
The story works for families and adult readers because it balances danger with warmth, humor and moral complexity. It is also the most inviting doorway into Tolkien’s larger world.
What readers debate
Readers love its storytelling voice and compact adventure. Debate often concerns whether newcomers should begin here or with the denser Lord of the Rings trilogy; accessibility strongly favors The Hobbit.
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