Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of , read by Derek Jacobi.The Hobbit
The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.The Hobbit
Taken together, this rich collection of tales from the author of will provide the reader with a fascinating journey into lands as wild and strange as Middle-earth.The Children of Húrin
Roverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures. Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town; The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls; Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree; Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.
Anne
31/01/2024
Ihania tarinoita lempikirjailijalta ja loistava lukija. Aina vaan uudestaan lukee ja kuuntelee Tolkienia🩷Derek Jacobi on yksi parhaista lukijoista
Riina
05/04/2023
Not very exciting.
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