The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien from The 10 Best Children's ooks

The Hobbit By JRR Tolkien For many, the ultimate fantasy epic, Tolkien’s works span volumes, but this is a good place to start. Bilbo Baggins is a quiet, stay-at-home hobbit who reluctantly finds himself on a daring expedition to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Dragon. Densely written but brimming with humour, magic and adventure. Best for: Ages 11–15 In a nutshell: Adventures in Middle-earth