by J.J.R. Tolkien
Where to begin? I first read this when i was about 12 years old, having watched the Lord of the rings and the first hobbit I thought it was the right time to read it.
Tolkien starts off the book with a brief description of what the map meant at the beginning, all the runes of it ant how it linked it to the epic adventure you were about to read. similar to the book the film starts off with a hobbit talking about a hole in the ground. in this part the film follows the book to the T. Durin ( get it ) the first chapter we are introduced to a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins we are also made aware of what a hobbit actually is. All of this happens within a space of 3 pages and just reminds us all of Tolkien's talents.
After this, still on the same chapter, we are introduced to Bifur, Bofur, Bomber, Dori, Nori, Oin, Gloin, Fili, Kili, Dwalin, Balin, Thorin. These are the dwarves that will turn poor Bilbo's life upside down. We are also Introduced to Gandalf the Grey. you may recognize this name from the Lord of the Rings and you may be saying,' He is not the Grey anymore... he is the white duh!' but May i just remind you, that the Hobbit takes place before the events in the Lord of the Rings.
After all the introductions, we are swept away on an adventure through middle earth. To places such as Rivendale, The goblin tunnels , Beorn's house , Mirkwood and an elvish city ran by Thanduiel the king of the woodland realm. This all leads to a nasty dragon named smaug who sits on the dwarf's treasure. It is Thorin son of Thrain son of Thror king under the mountain that takes it upon himself to reclaim their homeland.
I recommend this book to all ages and I think it is a great start to Tolkien's work. To finish i will say this ... I first read it when I was 12 I am now 16 and have read it a total of 16 times.