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Child of the 7th Age · 08-02-2002, 06:44 PM

On the first page of the book, it does say Frodo was in his tweens when he first came to live with Bilbo. Then it says 12 years passed and Bilbo planed a big party.

On the next two pages, Tolkien mentions the drowning. The only indication of Frodo's age is when Sam says "poor Mr. Frodo only a child and all." No specific age is given but you can figure it out from the death date in the family tree. Isn't this fun? Let's complain to the publisher!! Wonder if they revised it in later editions.

Have to go cook dinner now. sharon

08-02-2002, 06:44 PM	#10
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	On the first page of the book, it does say Frodo was in his tweens when he first came to live with Bilbo. Then it says 12 years passed and Bilbo planed a big party. On the next two pages, Tolkien mentions the drowning. The only indication of Frodo's age is when Sam says "poor Mr. Frodo only a child and all." No specific age is given but you can figure it out from the death date in the family tree. Isn't this fun? Let's complain to the publisher!! Wonder if they revised it in later editions. Have to go cook dinner now. sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.