"The Hobbit" is the fascinating and captivating to the end story of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, learns its hitherto peaceful and cozy life one day a fateful turn: As Bilbo just ugestört wants sipping his afternoon tea, there is a knock suddenly and stand outside the wizard Gandalf accompanied by 13 dwarves which persuade him to accompany her on a long and adventurous journey. It is true, the terrible, mighty dragon Smaug to expel from the former Mountain Dwarf, which harbors untold treasures within itself. However, until they reach the mountain, there are countless dangers and obstacles to the brave heroes ... This imaginative story was written by JRR Tolkien; This book is also the prequel to Tolkien's monumental work "The Lord Of The Rings" (Lord of the Rings). While Tolkien, this unique masterpiece of storytelling, the story of the adventurous journey of Bilbo and his companions portrays, he creates a whole world with strange plants and populated by strange and terrifying creatures. This world appears thanks to the talent the author so clearly before the mind's eye of the reader, that this is indeed it is immersed ... and she does not leave voluntarily! This book I can recommend to anyone who likes fantasy or unusual stories, or just to indulge. No, actually I can recommend in good conscience without discrimination to anyone, young or old. Even people who go books usually out of the way, yes, especially when these could this book is a previously undiscovered Passion for reading awaken (as it was in my case). Who has the "Hobbit" already read, who knows what I'm talking about and will certainly agree with me. Who not yet done so, I would strongly advise you to do it. And you should definitely grab the original English version to experience all the magic of the work. Even someone who is not as familiar with the foreign language - does not matter, what's the matter Dictionaries? Besides, by reading the English edition, you can learn an essential for life world language in a simple and engaging way. In such a masterpiece I would definitely recommend a hardback, like this one, take. This securely holds a lifetime and they may inherit the children more ... The "The Hobbit - Gift Pack" is a wonderful offer that to my knowledge there only at Amazon.com are: that of me already (! rightly) acclaimed book, plus a truly unique CD that there is otherwise not buy (and never will be), on the JRR Tolkien personally from "The Hobbit" aloud. In addition, a booklet about the origin of this literary milestone; Further postcards show the self-drawn pictures of Tolkien, of which very few people know what, not only a brilliant author, but also a talented artist was; also to better understand a colorful map of the mystical country in which the action takes the book; And finally some pictures from the "Lord of the Rings" - movies. The content of this comprehensive package, which is offered here at an amazingly low price, reinforces the impression and the magical atmosphere of an excellent book for themselves. So: a timeless gift set, which seems appropriate for any occasion. By the way: These are a gift set, but this one can give oneself without concern yourself. It contains access to another, a fantastic and unique world.