| Description |
viii, 197 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Offers information about Tolkien's realm of Middle-Earth and its inhabitants, including details on characters, mythology, origins, and cultures. |
| Contents |
Why did Tolkien make Bilbo disappear? -- Why is Frodo the ring-bearer? -- Why Is Frodo in caves so often? -- Which epic poem inspired Tolkien? -- Why do dwarves and elves dislike each other? -- Why are Tolkien's elves tall? -- Why do elves live so long? -- What makes a forest walk? -- What did Tolkien see in Galadriel? -- Why can't you trust Galadriel's mirror? -- Who (or what) is Gandalf? -- How did Tolkien think up Gollum? -- Was Gollum ever good?-- What nightmare haunted Gondor? -- What's the origin of the word "Hobbit"? -- Which language launched Tolkien? -- How many languages did Tolkien invent? -- Could Middle-earth be more magical? -- Where in the world Is Middle-earth? -- How did Tolkien name names? -- How did Orcs get so ugly? -- Do Hobbits believe in God? -- How do you play the "riddle-game"? -- Did other rings inspire Tolkien? -- Why do the Elves make the rings? -- Why might Sauron appear as a single eye? -- What's the worst thing about Sauron? -- Who was Tolkien's first Dark Lord? -- Why is Frodo's "Phial of Galadriel" so powerful? -- Which monster attacked Tolkien? -- Why do the best swords break? -- Why did Tolkien write about a "Fellowship"? -- Why are there so many towers? -- Are the undying lands Heaven? -- Is the War of the Ring based on World War II? -- Spoiler-CAUTION! |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 7.2 5.0 65688. |
| Subject |
Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. Lord of the rings.
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Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 -- Film adaptations.
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Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism.
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Fantasy films -- History and criticism.
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Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character)
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Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
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| ISBN |
0425187713 paperback |
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9780425187715 paperback |
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