The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was a famous author who wrote amazing stories. He was born in England in 1892 and loved to create imaginary worlds. One of his most famous books is called "The Hobbit," which is about a little creature named Bilbo Baggins who goes on an exciting adventure. Another book he wrote is called "The Lord of the Rings," which is about a magical ring and the brave heroes who try to save the world from evil. Tolkien liked to invent his own languages and draw maps for his stories. His books are loved by people all around the world!

  1. Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
  2. What is one of his famous books?
  3. What is "The Hobbit" about?
  4. What is "The Lord of the Rings" about?
  5. What are some things Tolkien liked to do for his stories?

The Hobbit

The Hobbit is an exciting adventure book written by J.R.R. Tolkien. It tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who goes on a journey with a group of dwarves to reclaim their treasure from a fearsome dragon named Smaug.

In this amazing tale, Bilbo encounters all sorts of creatures, like trolls, elves, and even a mysterious creature called Gollum. He also discovers a magical ring that gives him the power to become invisible. With this ring, Bilbo plays a crucial role in the dwarves' quest.

The Hobbit is filled with action, suspense, and friendship. It teaches us important lessons about courage, loyalty, and the value of home. Bilbo starts off as a timid and unadventurous hobbit, but throughout the story, he discovers his bravery and resourcefulness.

This book is perfect for young readers who love fantasy and adventure. It will transport you to a world of magic and wonder, where anything is possible. So grab a copy of The Hobbit and join Bilbo on his extraordinary journey!

  1. What is the name of the main character in The Hobbit?
  2. Who does Bilbo Baggins go on a journey with?
  3. What is the name of the dragon they are trying to defeat?
  4. What does Bilbo find that gives him the power to become invisible?
  5. What lessons can we learn from The Hobbit?

Visit to the Birthplace of The Hobbit

Hi, my name is Veronica and I am 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you about my amazing visit to the birthplace of J.R.R. Tolkien. It was so much fun!

We traveled to the city of Bloemfontein, which is located in South Africa. Did you know that J.R.R. Tolkien, the famous author of "The Lord of the Rings," was born there? I think that's really cool!

When we arrived in Bloemfontein, the first thing we did was visit the J.R.R. Tolkien Birthplace Museum. It was like stepping into a magical world! The museum had lots of interesting exhibits about Tolkien's life and his famous books. I learned that he loved nature and that he was inspired by the beautiful landscapes around Bloemfontein. I even got to see some of the original manuscripts he wrote!

After the museum, we went to another tourist attraction called the Free State National Botanical Garden. It was enormous, with so many different types of plants and flowers. I felt like I was in a secret garden! We had a picnic there and I saw some birds and butterflies too.

I had such an exciting day exploring the birthplace of J.R.R. Tolkien and learning about his life. It made me want to read all of his books! I hope one day I can write amazing stories just like him.

  1. What is the name of the child who wrote this post?
  2. How old is Veronica?
  3. Where is the birthplace of J.R.R. Tolkien?
  4. What is the name of the museum the child visited?
  5. What did Veronica see at the Free State National Botanical Garden?

Your Turn!

After reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!

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