Kind and gentle—but not a dwarf; he can disappear in an instant, but he isn’t a wizard. Who is it? It’s Bilbo the hobbit, who once set off on a very risky journey to return the dwarves’ treasures stolen by a bloodthirsty dragon.
The incredible adventures of the book’s heroes can make you laugh, move you to tears, and make you think about many important things. Not one generation of readers has taken an exciting “there and back” journey together with the hobbit, the kind magician, and their friendly crew of dwarves. And today, adults and children still truly experience the hobbit’s and his companions’ difficult—sometimes even life-threatening—adventures; they still grieve and rejoice together with them.