Mythmaker: The Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, Creator of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings
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Book Overview
J. R. R. Tolkien was far more than a fantasy book writer. His lifelong fascination with medieval texts and languages gave him a unique vision and endless inspiration for his tales. His broad interests made possible his creation of faery worlds and entire races of beings, as well as the languages, cultures, and characters that make his books as engaging today as they were fifty years ago. This clear and thoroughly researched biography of the creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings recalls the mystery of Tolkien's imaginary worlds.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0547997345
ISBN13:9780547997346
Release Date:September 2012
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin
Length:136 Pages
Weight:0.63 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.7" x 8.4"
Age Range:10 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 7
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Very Good for Its INTENDED AUDIENCE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I'm amazed that the previous reviewer could say the things that he/she says -- criticizing the book as simplistic, etc. -- as the book is obviously not written for an adult audience (as the book's jacket spells out!), and therefore should be evaluated as such. As a book for young Tolkien fans or would-be Tolkien readers, it is a good basic introduction to Tolkien's life without the detail of an adult-level biography like Carpenter's. Writing a fair review is much easier if you have some notion of a book's intended readership.
A venerable book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Tolkien's life was great and this shows how he spent his free time. It shows his life from beginning to end with hardly anything missing.
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