Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of his home. Then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist him as a burglar on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure of Smaug the dragon. First published in 1937, The Hobbit is a timeless tale that has delighted generations of readers all over the world.
#16 in Australia’s 50 Favourite Kids’ Books poll, 2014
#26 in ABC My Favourite Book
#11 in Australia’s Top 100 2016
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