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The Hobbit

Sean Deming, Chuck Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien, David Wenzel
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The Hobbit

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Sean Deming, Chuck Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien, David Wenzel

The Hobbit

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

133

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Middle-earth • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1990

Recommended Reading Age

10+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Hobbit by Sean Deming, Chuck Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien, and David Wenzel is a graphic novel adaptation of Tolkien's classic tale. It follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, on an unexpected journey with a group of dwarves to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. The story combines fantasy elements with rich illustrations.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

250,450 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of The Hobbit commend J.R.R. Tolkien for rich world-building and David Wenzel's illustrative prowess. Sean Deming and Chuck Dixon's adaptations retain the charm, though critiques note a loss of narrative depth and complexity. Overall, it's celebrated for enchanting storytelling, yet some find it overly simplified for the graphic novel format.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hobbit?

Fans of fantasy and adventure, particularly those who enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis or Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, will relish The Hobbit by Sean Deming, Chuck Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien, and David Wenzel. It offers enchanting storytelling, rich illustrations, and a timeless quest, ideal for readers of all ages who love immersive, mythical worlds.

4.6

250,450 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

133

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Middle-earth • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1990

Recommended Reading Age

10+ years

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