The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien
our library, paperback, 1977 printing

I re-read this for 8th grade book club, since it's been at least a decade since I've read it. It was a much quicker read than I remembered . . . in the past, the entire adventure seemed so much more drawn-out. I'd forgotten how the confrontation at the Lonely Mountain ended (after Bilbo's "trade" with the Arkenstone). Never count out the goblins and wargs! Beorn is my favorite character, and I'm curious to know more about the necromancer. It will be fun to booktalk this with the kids tomorrow.