Contributed by Jane M., grade 7
Bilbo Baggins is a delightful character in the book The Hobbit. Anyone who loves fantasy, adventure, and comedy then this is the book for you! Gandalf the wizard one day comes knocking at Bilbo’s door and drags him on the greatest adventure of his life (he has never actually had a taste for them). Along with 12 dwarves, he embarks on a quest to retrieve the dwarves’ lost gold. The evil dragon, Smaug, has taken it and the mountain that the dwarves used to mine the gold from along with all the treasure. Along the road to defeat the dragon, Bilbo faces many challenges, like giant spiders and evil goblins, and he even finds a magic ring that can turn you invisible.
A great read for any adventure fan (this is the prequel to the Lord of the Rings)! Open up this book and you will be overtaken by all the fantastic creatures and characters this book has to offer you! Enjoy!