About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews

This 1949 work is set in England of long ago, when giants and dragons roamed free. None of those beasts is a match for the wits of Farmer Giles and his magic sword. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

'A fabulous tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom' Sunday Times