Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Pamela D. Pollack

ISBN 10: 0448483025 / ISBN 13: 9780448483023

Published by Grosset & Dunlap, 2015

About this Item

J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. He spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officers in World War II as well as in his fantasy writing. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 194 x 8. Weight in Grams: 122. . 2015. Illustrated. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780448483023

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0448483025
• ISBN 13: 9780448483023
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Moore, Jonathan
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officer in World War I as well as in his fantasy writing. By creating alternate universes and inventing languages in his work he demonstrated that imaginary realms were not just for children. Fondly remembered as the “Father of High Fantasy,” Tolkien’s books have inspired blockbuster movies and legions of fans.

About the Author

Pamela Pollock and Meg Belviso are authors of several books in this series, including Who Is George Lucas? and Who Was Susan B. Anthony?