The hobbit, or, There and back again
J.R.R. Tolkien 1938
- What it is
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In search of a lost world or a treasure · odd and endearing
- Genre
- Fantasy Children Classics Young adult
- Feels
- Cozy Whimsical Wondrous Funny Adventurous
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