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J.R.R. Tolkien for Kids - (For Kids) by Simonetta Carr (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Introduce a new generation of readers to the man who wrote the phenomenally beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.
- 9-12 Years
- 8.43" x 10.94" Paperback
- 144 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: For Kids
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About the Book
Introduce a new generation of readers to the man who wrote the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. This book takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who created amazing new worlds and helps kids discover how he could see them. Explore the personal experiences and subjects that inspired Tolkien's stories through hands-on activities, and learn how he influenced his contemporaries as well as later writers.Book Synopsis
Introduce a new generation of readers to the man who wrote the phenomenally beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.
J. R. R. Tolkien for Kids takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who created amazing new worlds and helps kids discover how he could see them. Explore the personal experiences and subjects that inspired Tolkien's stories through hands-on activities, and learn how he influenced his contemporaries as well as later writers--like you! - Make a Shadowy Dragon Come to Life- Make a Batch of Marmalade
- Rewrite an Ancient Tale
- Invent a New Code
- Paint an Enchanted Forest
- Draw a Map for a Story
- Make Mushroom Toast
- Turn Your Friends into Heroes Discover who Tolkien was, not only as a writer, but also as a soldier, researcher, teacher, friend, husband, and father.
Review Quotes
"A fantastic book for the whole family. It is full of history, the trials, and joys in Tolkien's life, writing inspiration, and Middle Earth." -- The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
"A good resource for young readers who want an introduction to the man remembered for 'opening the door to a seemingly infinite world that others can explore." -- WORLD Magazine
"...a great resource for Tolkien fans new and old." -- Cracking the Cover
"Well written, informative, and engaging." -- Redeemed Reader
"A succinct, well-organized overview of Tolkien's life and times." --Booklist
About the Author
Simonetta Carr is the author of Michelangelo for Kids, Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids, Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors, and the award-winning Christian Biographies for Young Readers series.Dimensions (Overall): 8.43 Inches (H) x 10.94 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Series Title: For Kids
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Theme: Literary
Format: Paperback
Author: Simonetta Carr
Language: English
Street Date: August 3, 2021
TCIN: 93123001
UPC: 9781641603461
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-1869
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.39 inches length x 10.94 inches width x 8.43 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.2 pounds
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