This graphic novel is so well done! As a lover of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, I couldn’t resist grabbing this off the warehouse shelf to take a look at it. Pages are thick, glossy, and drenched in vibrant color. Illustrations are so engaging that kids and adults alike will be drawn in. Perfect for those kids who don’t always want to pick up a book and read—but give them a graphic novel with lots of pictures and they are hooked! Intended for junior high and above, although younger kids who are advanced readers could definitely handle it. The text bubbles and boxes don’t have a large font (and sometimes there are quite a few words packed in), but not every page is text heavy, so it gives the eyes a break in between. Such a fun read!138 pgs. sc
The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel of the Fantasy Classic
Description
A graphic novel of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting prequel to The Lord of the Rings.
When
Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous
quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon
Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo
Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.
Along
the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse.
But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of
Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than
anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage
and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great
destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty
Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a
precious magic ring.
This comprehensive edition collects the three-issue series originally published by Eclipse Comics and thereafter augmented with many pages of additional artwork and improvements. Carefully abridged from Tolkien’s classic novel, and brought thrillingly to life with striking, evocative art by David Wenzel, this graphic novel is a perennial delight to Hobbit fans old and new.
One Ring to rule them all; One Ring to find them; One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them" so begins Tolkien's massive, wonderful tale of the fight against good and evil. I was quite surprised to learn that The Lord of the Rings is technically not a trilogy. It is one novel, made of 6 parts typically printed in 3 volumes for manageability and ease in reading.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 6-AD |
| Brand: | William Morrow & Company |
| ISBN: | 9780063388468 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |