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The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfortable hobbit from the Shire, who joins a band of dwarves on a perilous quest to reclaim their homeland’s lost gold from Smaug the dragon. Along the way, Bilbo encounters trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves, and giant spiders, proving his wit and bravery. Bilbo’s journey, marked by daring encounters and unexpected turns, ultimately leads him to the Battle of Five Armies. His resourcefulness and courage, despite his initial reluctance, become legendary in the annals of Middle‑Earth lore.
First publish date: January 1938
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien
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