Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

by Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Jonathan Moore (Illustrator)

Overview

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 officer in World War I 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448483023
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	07/21/2015
Series:	Who Was? Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	201,500
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	780L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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

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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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