Smith of Wootten Major

by J.R.R. Tolkien

First published 1967

In the village of Wootton Major, a special Feast celebrates the children. At its heart is a Great Cake, with a hidden star that grants the lucky finder access to the fabled Land of Faery. A blacksmith's son is the chosen one, and his star-marked adventures lead him through wonders and perils in the fairy realm. But when it's time to pass the gift to a new child, he must confront the skeptical Master Cook. A charming tale of magic, wonder, and the power of imagination.

Genres: literary-fiction, fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

Setting: Wootton Major

96 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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