Part of Middle Earth, book 1
First published 1938
Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit, is recruited by the wizard Gandalf to join a company of dwarves on a perilous quest to reclaim their ancestral treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Reluctantly, Bilbo embarks on an epic adventure filled with trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and conversations with the mighty dragon himself. As the company faces obstacles at every turn, Bilbo discovers an unexpected bravery and resourcefulness within, proving himself an invaluable member of the team.
Genres: classic-literature, adventure, fantasy, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Middle-earth, Lonely Mountain, Lake-town, Rivendell, Iron Hills, Misty Mountains, Mirkwood, The Shire
Period: Third-Age
320 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks