The Hobbit

New edition of Tolkien’s iconic story.

'This will be the children's book of the century'

Astrid Lindgren [author of the Pippi Longstocking books]

‘A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls… an exciting epic of travel, magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax.’

The Observer

‘A flawless masterpiece.'

The Times

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