Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
2 books here
The Fellowship of the Ring
Young adult · ages 12–18 · 1050L · 2012
The foundational fantasy epic — dense prose and a sprawling cast will test a 12-year-old's stamina, but kids who can stick with it experience the architecture of an entire imagined world and the rare pleasure of a book that respects their intelligence.
The Hobbit
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 740L · 1979
The foundational adventure fantasy that actually earns its reputation—Bilbo's voice is funny and human, the pacing is confident, and the stakes feel real without ever tipping into darkness.