Bibliograph

Who was J. R. R. Tolkien?, by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jonathan Moore ; cover illustration by Nancy Harrison

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Who was J. R. R. Tolkien?, by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jonathan Moore ; cover illustration by Nancy Harrison

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

893895293

Responsibility statement

by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jonathan Moore ; cover illustration by Nancy Harrison

Series statement

Who was-- ?

Summary

Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officers in World War II as well as in his fantasy writing. By creating alternate universes and inventing languages in his work he demonstrated that imaginary realms were not just for children. Fondly remembered as the "Father of High Fantasy, " Tolkien's books have inspired blockbuster movies and legions of fans

Target audience

juvenile

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