“Now I know what a piece of bacon feels like when it is suddenly picked out of the pan on a fork and put back on the shelf!" "No you don't!" he heard Dori answering, "because the bacon knows that it will get back in the pan sooner or later; and it is to be hoped we shan't. Also eagles aren't forks!”
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The Hobbit Or There and Back Again
This beloved novel by J.R.R. Tolkien introduces readers to Middle-earth and the fantastical world of elves, goblins, and dragons. Bilbo's unexpected journey leads him through enchanted forests, treacherous mountains, and the dark depths of the Misty Mountains, filled with thrilling encounters and epic battles. more
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J. R. R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more
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