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The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien |
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All Bilbo Baggins desired was to be left alone in quiet comfort, but the great wizard Gandalf had other ideas. Along with his new dwarf friends, Bilbo faces the evil orcs, vicious wolves, and even an evil dragon. Will he ever return to the peaceful Shire? |
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Book Summary |
Study Highlights |
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| Reading Level: | 5th - 10th | Spelling/Vocabulary: | Difficult |
| Category: | Classic; fantasy | Comprehension: | Medium |
| Setting: | Middle Earth | Critical Thinking: | Medium to difficult |
| Theme: | We can do more than we think we can | Biblical Focus: | Folly of greed, wickedness |
| Paperback Novel: | 305 pages | Study Guide: | 7 units |
Related Studies: Spelunking, mining, emergency plans, entomology
Barbara's Note: The Hobbit is easier to read than The Lord of the Rings, but is rich in vocabulary and sensory details. Full of adventure, it is great reading for the entire family. (Grades 6, 7, 8)
