22 Books Like The Lord of the Rings

A long time ago, the Elven-smiths forged Rings of Power. In addition, Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, which was filled with his power, so that he could rule over all. Nevertheless, the One Ring was stolen from him, and despite seeking it throughout Middle-earth, he was unable to retrieve it.

Bilbo Baggins happened to inherit it by chance after many ages. Although Sauron gathered all the Great Rings, he was always searching for the One Ring that would complete his power.

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At the age of eleven, Bilbo disappeared, leaving the Ruling Ring to his young cousin Frodo. In addition, he assigned him a dangerous task to travel across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring. The lord of the Rings tells the exciting quest of Frodo and his other companions.

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Languages: English
Rating: 4.8
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Reading Age: 15 years
Pages: 1178
Grade Level: 8-12
Series: The Lord of the Rings
Characters: Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Bilbo Baggins, Aragorn, Elrond, Sauron, Samwise Gamgee, Legolas, Gimli, Merry Brandybuck, Tom Bombadil, Galadriel

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7: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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