Tolkien

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The Hobbit Onstage: A Magical World Premiere at Children’s Theatre Company

Wander with us down to Lake-town and delve into the Lonely Mountain, at Children’s Theatre Company World Premiere Production of The Hobbit.

Visiting the Shire: Middle Earth Locations in New Zealand

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Mar 11, 2019 / 0 comments

 

Last summer, my students and I read The Hobbit together. It had been 30 years since I’d read it. I have to admit, I reveled in the classic story, long buried in my brain under years of reading. As you know, it is a classic tale of a quest; a long, life-changing journey. The travelers have to battle (and avoid) various creatures, traverse extraordinarily vast plains, wend their way through mountain paths, and pursue their quest across Middle Earth.

The Best Dip, Ever - Straight from Middle Earth

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Jan 14, 2017 / 0 comments

When I was young, I discovered the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. Glorious, wonderful, read-yearly books that have influenced thousands, nay, millions of people worldwide.