Bilbo Baggins is a respectable hobbit– one of a race of small, quiet, country folk who inhabit The Shire, their pastoral corner of Middle-earth. One day he receives an unexpected visit from the great wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves. The dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, have decided to return to the land of their ancestors and reclaim the treasure taken from them years before by Smaug, a terrible dragon. On Gandalf’s recommendation, Thorin and his company wish to enlist Bilbo as their burglar. Although the idea of adventure appeals to something deep within him, Bilbo would much rather stay at home where he is comfortable and safe.

Nevertheless, Bilbo is drawn into the quest and soon faces trolls, goblins, and worse as he travels the great distance to the Lonely Mountain, where the dwarves’ treasure awaits– as does the dragon.

Bilbo and the dwarves share many adventures and escape many dangers before reaching their destination. Once there, Bilbo must make a discovery on which the success or failure of the quest depends, even as he is making important discoveries about himself.

Other titles by J. R. R. Tolkien:
The Hobbit (highschool)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (highschool)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (highschool)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (highschool)
The Tolkien Reader (A collection of Short Stories by J. R. R. Tolkien)
 

Additional Resources:
The Hobbit – Leatherette Edition
The Hobbit – Adio CD Set (Unabridged)
The Lord of the Rings – Leather Edition
LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring – Audio CD Set
LOTR: The Two Towers – Audio CD Set
LOTR: The Return of the King – Audio CD Set