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The Hobbit Companion

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 7 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
In The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien spun a clever web of wordplay and verbal hocus-pocus. Inspired by these linguistic games, master "hobbit investigator" David Day untangles the crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations that lie beneath the saga's thrilling surface. More than just a delightful study of an author who deeply loved and understood the ... More
Book Information
PublisherBarnes & Noble, Inc.
BindingHardcover (11 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages96
ISBN-10158663528X
ISBN-13978-1586635282
Publication Date02/01/2002
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About David Day (Author) : David Day is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Day include Tolkien Bestiary, Pearl Beyond Price, El Rey de Los Bosques.
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About Lidia Postma (Illustrator) : Lidia Postma is a published author and an illustrator. Some of the published credits of Lidia Postma include Grimms' fairy tales and The Witch's Garden.
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