by Thomas Gryta
First published 2013
Bilbo Baggins continues his unexpected journey alongside thirteen dwarves as they press deeper into dangerous territory. The hobbit who once preferred his comfortable armchair now faces perils he never imagined in his quiet Shire. The company encounters new enemies and obstacles that test their resolve and unity. Thorin Oakenshield leads his companions toward their ultimate goal, but the path grows more treacherous with each step. Strange creatures emerge from the shadows while ancient powers stir in the darkness. Bilbo discovers that courage comes in many forms, and that even the smallest person can change the course of events. The bonds between the unlikely companions strengthen as they face trials that would break lesser hearts. Adventure transforms the reluctant hobbit as he learns that home means more than just a place on a map.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, high-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, reluctant-hero
Setting: Shire, Middle-earth
Period: 20th-century
45 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books