{"product_id":"9780008205058","title":"Tales from the Perilous Realm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eCombined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, read by Derek Jacobi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFarmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town;\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls;\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLeaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree;\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSmith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken together, this rich collection of tales from the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Children of Húrin\u003c\/em\u003e will provide the reader with a fascinating journey into lands as wild and strange as Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTolkien's tales are not just stories, they are a journey into the heart of fantasy and folklore. From the epic battles of Farmer Giles of Ham to the mythical adventures of Tom Bombadil, every tale is a testament to Tolkien's status as a classic Sunday Times bestselling author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Andrzej Sapkowski (The Lady of the Lake), Frank Herbert (Dune), John Howe (A Middle-earth Traveller) and Robert Jordan (The Path Of Daggers).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J R R Tolkien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889059549333,"sku":"9780008205058","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008205058_07fb3bcb-c0ac-46d4-9cf4-704f2b26a463.jpg?v=1776888600","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008205058","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}