I found an old copy of The Hobbit (I think it belonged to my mother) when I was twelve. It was missing the cover and the first few pages, but it didn't take long before I fell in love with the hobbits and the whole story. I bought the trilogy when I was thirteen and read all three books on a cross-country trip with my grandparents. I probably missed alot of the beautiful scenery of America, but at the time I was more interested in exploring Middle Earth. I didn't have any problems reading the books until the Return of the King, which I found to be difficult because of all the fighting and wars. My favorite book is the Fellowship. I have since read all four books so many times I have lost count. The best story I've ever read!
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