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“That's right," said Gandalf. "Let's have no more argument. I have chosen Mr. Baggins and that ought to be enough for all of you. If I say he is a Burglar, a Burglar he is, or will be when the time comes. There is a lot more in him than you guess, and a deal more than he has any idea of himself. You may (possibly) all live to thank me yet.”

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The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' is a fantasy novel that introduces readers to Middle-earth, the world that would later become the setting for 'The Lord of the Rings' series. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is inadvertently drawn into a quest to reclaim the Dwarves' treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo encounters various magical creatures and faces numerous challenges, all while discovering his own courage and unexpected heroism. more

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