Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officers in World War II as well as in his fantasy writing. By creating alternate universes and inventing languages in his work he demonstrated that imaginary realms were not just for children. Fondly remembered as the "Father of High Fantasy," Tolkien's books have inspired blockbuster movies and legions of fans.
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J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. He spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officers in World War II as well as in his fantasy writing.
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A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.
Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?Deep inside a lonely mountain, a dragon sleeps on a mound of gold. Suddenly, he wakes. Someone has come to steal his treasure! Only a great warrior would do something so brave and foolish. Who dares to challenge him?
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780448483023
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
Grosset and Dunlap
Vekt
102 gr
Høyde
194 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
6 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
112

Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Pamela Pollock and Meg Belviso are authors of several books in this series, including Who Is George Lucas? and Who Was Susan B. Anthony?