The hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien
The hobbit
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
or, There and back again
by J.R.R. Tolkien
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet life until a mysterious wizard invites him on a daring quest filled with dragons, treasure, and unexpected dangers. Alongside a band of dwarves, Bilbo discovers courage and friendship in a world full of magic and peril. This thrilling journey will change him forever.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780618162215
- Pages
- 330
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 95,022
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 33m
- Text Density
- Dense