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The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
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Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio Cassette
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ISBN-13: 9780553471076 - ISBN-10: 0553471074
Publication Date: 3/21/1997


Other Versions of this Book: Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Audio CD

Book Description:
Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit, is a peaceful sort of  cozy hole in the Shire, a place where adventures  are uncommon and rather unwanted. So when the  wizard Gandalf whisks him away on a treasure hunting  expedition with a troop of rowdy dwarves, he's not  entirely thrilled. Encountering ruthless trolls,  beastly orcs, gigantic spiders, and hungry wolves,  Bilbo discovers within himself astonishing strength  and courage. And at the ultimate confrontation  with the fearsome dragon Smaug, the hobbit will brave  the dangers of dark and dragon fire alone and  unaided. Brilliantly conceived to evoke Tolkien's  richly imagined Middle Earth, this production features  an original score written for Renaissance era  instruments outstanding ensemble acting by the best  performers available to the BBC and innovative sound  techniques designed to present a hobbit's eye view  of Bilbo's adventures. A fitting tribute to the  centenary of J.R Tolkien's birth. The Hobbit will  captivate longtime fans and the newly initiated  alike.

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SARAH G. (77jesusgirl) wrote on 12/2/2008...


I love this dramatized version of The Hobbit! My family listens to it in the van and we just really get into it. The actors are fantastic. They really make the story come alive. Some of the voices are so silly and funny that the kids and I just crack up.
You won't be sorry if you get this! God bless you!

Michelle P. (SouthernChelz) wrote on 12/8/2006...


Excellent book

Sara R. (Branwen71) wrote on 6/26/2006...


full-cast version, from the BBC 1998. very interesting way to experience this book!


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