... in the woods, he sees three huge trolls sitting around a fire and eating mutton. Bilbo tries to make off with one of their money purses, but they hear the noise and grab him. Trolls will eat just about anything but are also short-tempered and dull-witted, and they proceed to fight over cooking up Bilbo. The commotion attracts the dwarves, who unfortunately come to the clearing one at a time. The trolls ... that the elves will demand a share, and the dwarves are thrown into the dungeon. Meanwhile, Bilbo, having followed the captured dwarves, walks invisibly through the halls, whispering ...

• Word Count: 5600
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School

... Gandalf. That night, while hiding in Striders room, the hobbits room is attacked. Next day they leave Bree, venturing into the Wilderland. Their target is Rivendell. They travel with Strider through woods, mountains and marches untill they reach the Weathertop (Amon Sul). There, they are attacked by the Black Riders, who appear to be the Nazgûl, the Ringwraiths; nine Men, enslaved by their Rings. ... Frodo is stabbed by a Morgul sword, but the words "Elbereth Gilthoniel" and the brave Strider save him. They ... receives a new sheath for his blade Anduril (Flame of the West), which is th...

• Word Count: 1714
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... long outside the gates of Moria. He laments the loss of Gandalf. Mountains dominate the landscape. They follow the broken roadway and Aragorn thinks. Gimil shows them the beautiful lake that graces the eastern entrance to Moria. It reflects all of the mountains around it. They turn and begin to travel quickly. They follow a river that runs into a valley where the woods of Lothlorien lie ... Frodo, and Sam another, and the last is filled by Boromir, Merry, and Pippin. Sam is clearly the least comfortable of the entire group. They begin to move down the river and through the last remnants...

• Word Count: 7779
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School

... of his cousin Bilbo. He's thoutful, kind, honest and brave. Gandalf The Grey - Gandalf is an old and experienced wizard. He participated in Bilbo's adventures and in this book he accompanies Frodo in his adventures. He is tall and has a long beard. He is known all over the shire for his amazing fireworks. He is very brave and kind and he is loved by everyone he meets. Sam Gamgee ... . He knows his way around the woods. Legolas - Legolas is an elf. He is the son of the king of Mirkwood. He is skilled with the bow, fair and kind. Boromir - Boromir is a man from the south. He is tough and s...

• Word Count: 600
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School