an unexpected journey : movie storybook Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. Lord of the Rings
44 pages
English language
Published Aug. 14, 2012 by HarperCollins Children's.
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, sets out on an adventure with the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves who are seeking to reclaim their stolen treasure from Smaug the dragon. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Content warning Spoilers
I was told that thin is a children’s book but it still took me a bit to fully realize it.
Some of the narration is very focused on children. Once I understood that, I really got to enjof the story. I was a bit confused when Smaug just left the Bilbo and dwarves but it made sense afterwards.
Overall, pretty good!
Dois-je vraiment présenter le Hobbit ? Grand classique qui se lit très facilement, aux allures de conte pour enfant. Un prérequis avant d'attaquer le Seigneur des Anneaux.
It's been a couple of decades since I last read The Hobbit, but the story still holds up. This new audiobook edition is read by Andy Serkis (the actor who voiced and played Gollum, among many others). His voice acting is spectacular and really adds to the book. Highly recommended!
