The Hobbit

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again.

J. R. R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy

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.

Written for J. R. R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.

”One of the best-loved characters in English fiction... a marvellous fantasy adventure.” - Daily Mail

”A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls... an exiting epic of travel, magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax.” - The Observer