Young readers learn about the exciting life of the man who wrote The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, exploring the life experiences and subjects that inspired his art J. R. R. Tolkien's stories have continued to fascinate generations in a way that few books ever could.'¯Most of this is due to his exceptional ability to lead his readers into fantastic and captivating worlds that are believable and relatable. J. R. R.

Tolkien for Kids takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who opened a window into new worlds and helps kids discover what made him see them. Readers will explore the personal experiences and subjects that inspired Tolkien's stories and learn how he influenced later writers. Readers will also become acquainted with the places and times in which Tolkien lived, including twentieth-century South Africa, England, and other European countries to discover who Tolkien was, not only as a writer, but also as a soldier, researcher, teacher, friend, husband, and father. This history is full of activities that reveal more about'¯Tolkien's experiences: writing techniques, art projects, mapmaking, kite building, and marmalade making. The For Kids series is for engaged learners ages 9 & up who are interested in science, history, and art.