Camden+M

=Camden M's 9th Grade Book Review=

//The Hobbit// by J.R.R. Tolkein is a book about an unlikely hero who becomes just about the opposite of what he has always been, in the name of treasure and adventure. This is an enchanting tale of a normal almost boring creature who spends most of his time in his kitchen going on an adventure that forces him to be brave, clever, and strong, and hardest of all, miss many a meal. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of fantasy. Bilbo Baggins, age fifty, is a hobbit(halfling) living a comfortable life, eating, smoking, and relaxing in his cozy abode. He has never ventured far off his land before, and has certainly never gone on an adventure of any kind. That is until one day a wizard arrives with a proposition. This wizard's name is Gandalf and he has come to ask Bilbo to be the fourteenth member of a dangerous quest. Bilbo, being the person that he is, refuses outright. But regardless of his refusal Gandalf won't take no for an answer and tells the other members of the expedition, which are dwarves, that He has found an expert burglar who has accepted to join the quest. So, almost against his will, Bilbo sets out on a quest to relinquish the homeland of the dwarves from the clutches of the evil dragon Smaug. They face many dangers and make many daring escapes along their path. Most of this can be accreditted to Bilbo's discovry of a magic ring that makes the wearer invisible, this is how he is able to survive some of the most monstrous battles and escape from the clutches of intelligent creatures. Unfortunately they also make quite a few enemies along their journey, and this will come back to haunt them in the end of the bood. But, they finally reach their destination, the lonely mountain, which is now home to Smaug. After the dragon is slain, the book ends with a climactic battle, where goblins and wolves, clash with Men, Elves, Dwarves and eagles. In the end, Bilbo is a hero and he returns home quite a bit richer than when he started. After all, for he was promised a portion of the dragon's treasure. Overall, this book was filled with wonderful, descriptive storytelling that really painted a picture of the mystical world in which this tale takes place. While on their journey, the characters encounter many a friend and foe, who are very detailed and bring life and realism to the book. The main characters of this story are relatable and realistic, while still containing many unexpected qualities, they are people you can really care for and understand their plight. There are many unforseen turns in this book and just when you are expecting one thing, something different will happen. We see a lazy portly hobbit slay goblins, giant spiders and sve his friends, while through his wit and magic ring is able to outsmart every foe he faces. I very much enjoyed this book as I would imagine anyone would who is a fan of good tales of adventure and the unlikeliest of people becoming heroes. Any fan of fantasy would love the that J.R.R. Tolkien has created in //The Hobbit// I would say this is one of the best books I have ever read and I highly recommend it.