The Hobbit

I first heard the story of The Hobbit when I was in fifth grade. One of my neighbors, Greg, was also in fifth grade, and his teacher was reading The Hobbit aloud to the class. Every day, while we waited for our bus, Greg would share the events of the story to a crowd of eager listeners. I was captivated by the story.

I got a copy of the book when I was in junior high and I read it for myself. It immediately went on the list of my favorite books.

I've read it again and again over the years.

The Hobbit has everything a person could want in a story...warm, interesting main characters...an inviting world...a noble cause...a challenging quest...