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  J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings: The Complete Trilogy (Audiobook) by J. R. R. Tolkien From Publishers Weekly Originally broadcast in 1981 on BBC Radio, this full-cast adaptation of Tolkien's epic trilogy is justifiably regarded as a classic; unfortunately, in 2008, it faces inevitable comparison with Peter Jackson's films. While Jackson had stunning visuals, purists may find this simpler adaptation more to their taste. The radio version remains, in some ways, more faithful to the original trilogy. The extensive cuts to the narrative mean that much of Tolkien's poetic description and a degree of emotional resonance are lost, but narrator Gerard Murphy gives what remains the appropriate gravity. Most of the dialogue is pure Tolkien, and the fine cast does it justice. Ian Holm (who appeared as Bilbo in the films) offers a mature, nuanced portrayal of Frodo that is far truer to the text than Elijah Wood's wide-eyed innocent approach. (On the other hand, Sean Astin's accent and inflections as Sam are so similar to the audiobook's Bill Nighy's, one might suspect that Astin studied this recording before filming.) The 12th CD is devoted to a selection of songs from the books, set to original music.(Sept.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. $44.95 You save: 10% books;audiobooks;audiobook cd collections | Ages 9 and Up

  
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  LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS Gandalf Arrives Visit the Shire with Gandalf the Grey and Frodo! Join Gandalf the Grey as he travels to the Shire to celebrate the 111th birthday of his old friend Bilbo Baggins and relive the opening scene of The Fellowship of the Ring! As Gandalf makes his way through the Shire on his horse and cart, he meets an excited young hobbit, Frodo Baggins. This is where the legendary adventure of The Lord of the Rings begins! Includes 2 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey and Frodo Baggins. Includes 2 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey and Frodo Baggins Also includes the new LEGO horse Accessories include book, staff, backpack and letter Features horse cart, carrot and barrel with fireworks Collect the exclusive Gandalf the Grey minifigure! Build the scene where the adventure began! Cart and horse measures 6" (16cm) long Ages 8+ 83 pieces Warning!: Small Parts - Not for Children Under 3 years old. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, MINDSTORMS, HEROICA and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ™2012 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. © 2012 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. $12.99 toys and games;building sets;building brick sets | Ages 8-14

  
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Author: J. R. R. Tolkien

Illustrator: Alan Lee

Series: Lord of the Rings

Interest Level:
9-12

Age:
14-18

Genre:
Adventure, Fantasy

Subject:
Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Magic and Supernatural, Dragons and Mythical Creatures

This special edition of The Lord of the Rings celebrates the birth of J.R.R. Tolkien with fifty gorgeous paintings full of beauty and mystery, specially commissioned from the noted English artist Alan Lee. In this one volume the three parts of The Lord of the Rings are enhanced by the work of a dedicated artist whose vision matches Tolkien's own.

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. From his fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spread far and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but ever he searched far and wide for the One Ring that would complete his dominion. On his eleventy-first birthday Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest — to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.

The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard, Merry, Pippin, and Sam, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, Boromir of Gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.