Chronicles the life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author of "The Lord of the Rings," providing historical context, a time line, informative sidebars, and photos and illustrations.
Offers a brief introduction to the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the "Lord of the Rings", discussing his childhood, private life, religious beliefs, and writing career.
A young hobbit named Frodo Baggins is suddenly given a great responsibility: possession of the Dark Lord's dangerously powerful One Ring, which he must take on a perilous journey to the Cracks of Doom, where it can be destroyed. Includes a pull-out map of the West of Middle-earth.
J.R.R. Tolkien's classic "Lord of the Rings" boxed set including "The Hobbit", "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King.".