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The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel
When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.
Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring.
For readers 8-12 years from Chuck Dixon (Adapter), J. R. R. Tolkien (Author), David Wenzel (Illustrator).
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Young Minli lives in the Valley of Fruitless Mountain, where she and her parents spend their days working hard in the fields. At night, Minli listens to her father’s tales about the Old Man of the Moon, who knows the answer to everything.
Minli sets out on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon – he will know how she can bring good fortune to her family. Along the way, she meets many magical friends including a talking fish, a powerful king, and a dragon who can’t fly.
Written by Newberry Honor award-winning author Grace Lin this timeless story has stunning illustrations that really add to the wonder of this great adventure story. Grace Lin is also the author of the beloved The Year of the Dog and The Year of the Rat.
For all you Science Fiction and Fantasy fans this is a great book for you. And for those of you who think you don’t like Science Fiction or Fantasy, give it a try because Minli is a heroine that you would want to be best friends with. And besides that, who doesn’t love a dragon that can’t fly or fish that can talk?
