This is the story of how a Baggins had an adventure, and found himself doing and saying things altogether unexpected...

'A flawless masterpiece'
The Times

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.