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The Hobbit

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In The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, the story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who enjoys a quiet life until he is swept into an adventure by the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves. Their quest is to reclaim their homeland and treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the journey, Bilbo encounters various creatures and discovers hidden courage, ultimately changing his life forever.
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  • This book may appeal to you if you enjoy embarking on captivating journeys filled with adventure and magic.
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The Hobbit

This brand-new unabridged audio book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved The Hobbit is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis

The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

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This brand-new unabridged audio book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved The Hobbit is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day, to whisk him away on a journey 'there and back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…

The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century.

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The Hobbit is acclaimed for its unique world-building, likened to classics like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It is celebrated as a marvellous fantasy adventure with beloved characters. The book is praised for its engaging storytelling, featuring a gripping saga of magical creatures and epic adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008439415

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: CD-Audio

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Unabridged edition

Contributors:

  • Read by Andy Serkis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 142.0mm

Weight: 220g

About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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