... place until he returns. Helm's Deep On the second day of their journey, a messenger who tells them that Saruman has almost won meets the group. Gandalf leaves them with the excuse of having an errand to run. When they reach Helm's Deep, the battle is fierce and the Orcs seem to be winning. Suddenly, ... Theoden's men have fallen under Saruman's spell and are confused by their leader's rejection. Saruman is angered and when his voice changes the men realize their mistake in falling for his tricks. Gandalf gives Saruman a chance to discard his evil ways, but Saruman not only does not take ...

• Word Count: 4146
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

... that Gandalf is indeed powerful beyond their imagination. Gandalf's great task in the War of the Ring is to keep the ring bearer safe (Frodo) and help prevent the ring falling into the wrong hands; but unfortunately Gandalf falls in Moria to face Balrog. He is thought dead but an unexpected return proves it false. He is known as the "leader ... the Ents and help destroy Isengard. Pippin is the braver, or at least bolder, of Frodo's young nephews. He is the one who tries to escape from the orcs and leaves his cloak and brooch behind so that anyone tracking them will be able to follow. He...

• Word Count: 2853
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

... carried him away. He ended up in the land of Rohan and found evil afoot. They gave him a horse that was magnificent even though Gandalf was concerned that they were falling under the power of Mordor. Everywhere he went, Gandalf heard tidings of the black riders. He went to the Shire and found only bad news. From Barliman, he learned that ... . Sam is not happy about having to travel by boat because he fears the water as much as he fears heights. They are to leave the next day. The company leaves and holds their own council. Aragorn had planned to travel with Boromir until Gandalf fell in...

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