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Smith of Wootton Major & Farmer Giles of Ham
Smith of Wootton Major Farmer Giles of Ham
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
"Every 24 years, the Master Cook of Wootton Major bakes a great cake for the Feast of the Good Children... a certain piece of the cake contains a tiny, magic star. It is swallowed by Smith, perhaps the least remarkable child in the village, and from that day on, he is inwardly transformed into someone who can perceive with more than reason. — Li...  more »
ISBN: 401865
Publication Date: 9/1970
Pages: 156
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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Also includes "Farmer Giles Of Ham". A couple of delightful tales from the original J.R.R. Tolkein
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Two amusing stories---with happy endings---for children of ALL ages.
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2 bewitching stories for children. The First one is about the gift of fantasy and what it means to the life and character of a man who receives it. The second is a delightfully ribald mock-heroic tale, funny and unexpected. JRR Tolkien for children.
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These are some of the most wonderful stories I have ever read.


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