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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and forefather of the fantasy genre.  

Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around.

After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards as J. R. R. Tolkien.

This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids t

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“The creator of the Lord of the Rings saga is the latest addition to the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS range.” * The Bookseller *

J. R. R. Tolkien

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    A Hardback by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Aaron Cushley

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      Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
      Published 5 April 2022
      ISBN-13 9780711257856
      978-0711257856
      ISBN-10 071125785X
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      Children & Teen Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and forefather of the fantasy genre.  

      Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around.

      After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards as J. R. R. Tolkien.

      This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer’s life.

      Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids t

      Trade Review
      “The creator of the Lord of the Rings saga is the latest addition to the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS range.” * The Bookseller *

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