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Arcuwen · 02-15-2004, 05:22 PM

I read The Hobbit at 12 years, the LOTR trilogy at 13, and I am now reading the Silmarillion at 14 years of age. When should you introduce kids to Tolkien? It all depends on the child's reading level and appreciation for books and fantasy. I think I read each book at good age, where I could understand all the aspects of the story and really enjoy them. If your child is dying to read them, let them! But if they're really young, read it to them or let them read it to you. That way you can spend time together and you can help them understand everything.

02-15-2004, 05:22 PM	#101
Arcuwen Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In your pocket Posts: 23	I read The Hobbit at 12 years, the LOTR trilogy at 13, and I am now reading the Silmarillion at 14 years of age. When should you introduce kids to Tolkien? It all depends on the child's reading level and appreciation for books and fantasy. I think I read each book at good age, where I could understand all the aspects of the story and really enjoy them. If your child is dying to read them, let them! But if they're really young, read it to them or let them read it to you. That way you can spend time together and you can help them understand everything. __________________ . . : Green-Eyed Monster : . . Melamin... Cormamin niuve tenna' ta elea lle au'