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Book Review of The Hobbit (Lord of the Rings, Prequel)

The Hobbit (Lord of the Rings, Prequel)
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Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse, unknown dangers. Finally it was Bilbo - alone and unaided - who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside...