Bilbo's Last Song

Bilbo's Last Song

by J R R Tolkien (Author), Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)

Synopsis

While Bilbo embarks on his last journey to the West, his mind is cast back to his first big adventure, THE HOBBIT. J.R.R TOLKIEN's beautiful poem is bought to life through Pauline Bayne's stunning illustrations. It's the perfect introduction to the epic fantasy series of THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS for younger readers, and a real treat for all Tolkien fans. Baynes' illustrations have been fully restored in this fantastic new edition, which is published to coincide with the film release of THE HOBBIT in autumn 2012.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: Red Fox Picture Books
Published: 25 Oct 2012

ISBN 10: 0099439751
ISBN 13: 9780099439752
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Written by the author of THE HOBBIT, BILBO'S LAST SONG is Tolkien's poignant epilogue to THE LORD OF THE RINGS. While Bilbo Baggins embarks on his last journey to the West, his mind is cast back to his first big adventure, THE HOBBIT.

Author Bio
J R R Tolkien (Author) J. R. R. Tolkien was born in 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. From 1925-1959 he was an Oxford Professor, first of Anglo Saxon and then of English Language and Literature, but is best known as the author of the fantasy classic The Lord of the Rings.Pauline Baynes (Illustrator) Pauline Baynes was born in Hove, Sussex and studied at Farnham School of Art. As well as being Tolkien's favourite illustrator (she illustrated several of his books including Farmer Giles of Ham and The Adventures of Tom Bombadil) she was also chosen by C. S. Lewis to illustrate the Narnia books. She lived in Farnham, Surrey.