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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 2 Sep 2004

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This review is from: The Hobbit (Paperback)

In an earlier time, and in a different place, there was once a time of magic--a time of wizards and dragons and elves and dwarves. And, in an unnoticed corner of the world there lived a race of hobbits: a small people with furry feet, and too much common sense to go on adventures. But, when a particularly stable hobbit named Bilbo Baggins is visited by the great wizard Gandalf, he soon finds himself in the middle of an adventure with 13 dwarves, facing ogres and orcs and all sorts of dangers. Is the adventuring life too much for one small hobbit in the great big world? Read this book and find out!

OK, do you have a young reader whom you would like to introduce to The Hobbit? Well, this graphic novel is just the thing! David Wenzel does an excellent job of illustrating the novel, painting the character just like you would expect them to look (unlike some earlier illustrators). Now, the story is abridged, but on the whole, an excellent job was done of turning that book into a graphic novel.

Overall I think that this is an excellent graphic novel, and an excellent adaptation of The Hobbit. My ten-year-old son and I highly recommend it to you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read!, 28 Jul 1996

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This review is from: The Hobbit: The Enchanting Prelude to the Lord of the Rings (Mass Market Paperback)

Of all the fantasy books I've read, the Hobbit is one of the best. J.R.R. Tolkien takes a nice, quiet creature such as a hobbit and creates an exciting, enchanting, and all around enjoyable adventure, complete with horrible monsters, fire breathing dragons, dark forests, Elven castles, dwarves, giant spiders, and breath taking battles. And along the story you get to know the characters, as if its not a book but an adventure with friends. From the moment you start reading the book Tolkien's special style captures the imagination, making you want to keep reading it to the very end. If you have any interest in fantasy or mythology, or if you just want to read a good book, The Hobbit or There and Back Again is the book for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great author and great introduction to Fantasy Genre, 5 Jun 1999

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This review is from: Hobbit or There and Back Again (Turtleback)

I originally read The Hobbit in 7th Grade. It was the first full length book I ever read. Up until that point I had no real desire to read. I lost my virginity to The Hobbit and went from reading my first book in 2 days to reading a book a week for the rest of my life.

The Hobbit is a great first book for anyone new to Fantasy. Although it is not sophisticated enough for some readers; it sets the stage for the true masterpiece of fantasy: The Lord of the Rings. You cannot read TLOTR without first reading The Hobbit. I would categorize The Hobbit almost as a children's book. Whereas The Lord of the Rings is definately for adults.

Please take the time to read The Hobbit and then read TLOTR. You are in for a wonderful treat. Then do your kid's a favor, read The Hobbit to them at an early age. You will see their eyes light up with wonder and fascination. They will thank you many times years down the road.

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The Hobbit is a wonderful book for all ages it's fun and exciting it is one of the best bookes I have ever read it was a great story whith a great plot.

Published on 17 May 1999

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