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by Jrr Tolkien (Author)
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Grade 3-5-Begun in 1925, this fantasy was roughly finished later, but set aside in favor of sequels to The Hobbit. Here, at last, two Tolkien scholars present it, with five illustrations by the author sandwiched between a long, minutely detailed introduction and padded but sometimes illuminating endnotes. Changed from a live dog into a toy after incautiously biting a wizard, Rover is dropped on the beach by his young owner, where he meets a second wizard who sends him on a gull's back to the Man-in-the-Moon. Sporting wings and a new name, "Roverandom" irritates the Great White Dragon that causes lunar eclipses and visits a valley where sleeping children gather for pleasant dreams, among other places, then returns to Earth to beg the first wizard, a bumbling sort who has since married a mermaid and moved under the ocean, to make him a real dog again. Despite a wandering plot and minor inconsistencies, the old Tolkien magic is here in full force: in evocative names, glimpses of supernal events, and wonderfully exotic locales seen through the eyes of a comfortably familiar character. Enthusiasts will pore over the notes, but the story stands well enough on its own as an incidental piece from one of our century's great literary imaginations.
John Peters, New York Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Tolkien originally created the tale of ROVERANDOM in 1925 to soothe his son, Michael, after the child lost his toy dog while on vacation. It is the story is of a real dog, Rover, who is turned into a toy by a wizard. Seventy-five years later, the playful vibrance of this supernatural adventure is still new and wonderous for all Tolkein lovers, and by all lovers of masterful storytelling. Derek Jacobi delves into his narration with infectious energy. His character voices are sometimes silly but always somehow appropriate for the bizarre creatures Tolkien has created. ROVERANDOM is a great family collectible. R.A.P. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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4.0 out of 5 stars roverandom, Mar 6 2006
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this is a great story for anyone who's ever lost a favorate toy. It was really short and lacking detail but it was intended for kids (many of whom have short attention spans) I really enjoyed roverandom's adventure on the dark side of the moon
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5.0 out of 5 stars A charming story. . ., Feb 20 2002
By David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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. . .written by a loving father to console a weeping boy.

On a seaside holiday with his family, Tolkien's 2nd child lost his toy dog on the beach. After hours of searching, it became clear that the toy was gone for good. Ever the master storyteller, Tolkien fashioned a tale about a little dog which annoys a magician and is turned into a toy and experiences all sorts of adventures under the sea and on the moon before being returned to his natural state and to his owner.

Lovers of Tolkien have long known of the existence of this manuscript and it is a joy to see it finally in print.

Wonderful for children of all ages. Highly recommended.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I really tried to like this book..., Mar 4 2001
But I couldn't get past 40 pages before giving up. I know, it's a children's book, and Tolkien was busy with The Silmarillion (this book was finished in 1925, The Silimarillion started at 1919 and ended at 1973.), but the story's WAY TOO FAST! I couldn't finish this book without saying "Why? Why? Why did I read it?"

I'm giving it 2 stars because this is just Tolkien and it was just a children's story, way before his genius came into being in 1935 with The Hobbit.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A nice little children's story -- but Tolkien's done better!
Granted, this is a book written for Tolkien's children, and it does contain some nice little word-play elements -- but lets face it: This is not a literary masterpiece -- but... Read more
Published on Feb 8 2001 by Mike London

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite entertaining
In 1925, during a vacation on the Yorkshire coast, J.R.R. Tolkien's four-year-old son Michael lost his favorite toy dog. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2001 by Kurt A. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute and charming
Roverandom is a flight of fancy written for Tolkien's children over several years as an explanation of what happened to his son's little lost toy dog. Read more
Published on Nov 25 2000 by K. Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars Roverandum is a lovely little story.
I quite enjoyed Roverandum and thought it very enchanting and pleasant.It had lovely descriptions and very pleasing and interesting characters. Read more
Published on May 20 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read-aloud book
This book was a delight for my 10-year-old (and me), even after already having read the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Read more
Published on Sep 20 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars I tried to like this book but couldn't
Not that I disliked it; I just couldn't get into it. The characters seem to be introduced too fast and I didn't feel as if I knew enough about them to care. Read more
Published on Sep 15 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S FOR CHILDREN!!!!!
To those who would criticize this lovable little book I say, "Understand a work before you judge it. Read more
Published on May 3 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars I was full of wonder over Roverandom.
What a treat! The unpublished works of favorite authors nearly always disappoint. I pick them up in hopes of experiencing a fresh taste at an old table, only to find kitchen... Read more
Published on April 20 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Dandy to the Rescue, etc..
Why a ten for a book that is being panned by Kirkus? Why a ten when I only gave Moby Dick an 8 or so?

One must understand what the book is. Read more

Published on April 15 1998 by John McConnell

3.0 out of 5 stars Roverandom is short, cute, and fluffy
Roverandom is a sweet little book which would probably be best used as a read-aloud introduction to Tolkien for small children. Read more
Published on April 11 1998

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