I think I was about 7 or 8 when I first read my Dad's copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, I remember spending hours studying the maps printed into the book and I really loved the characters. It's a book I've returned to at various points in my life along with the Lord of the Rings.
I can't wait to see the new film The Hobbit out in December, I know the book will always hold a special part in my heart.
I was really happy to be sent a review copy - its been a while since I read the book last - at least ten years and I no longer had my own copy.
I've really enjoyed reading parts aloud to my little boy, he loves the opening parts describing the home of the peaceful bilbo baggins and just like me, loves to study the maps! He's also into dragons but I'm mindful what I read about Smaug to a 3 year old!
I've really enjoyed rekindling my love for this story, filled to the brim with adventure, mythical beasts and magic!
Available to buy here http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Hobbit-Essential-Modern-Classics/dp/0007458428/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338558771&sr=8-1
To share the magic of the book,
I have 2 copies for my lovely readers to win so you can read them to your children too!
How to Enter
All you have to do is leave a comment below with your own wizard name (what would you be called if you were a wizard!) and a way for me to contact you if you win! (twitter id or email addy etc)
Two readers will win one copy each, sent out directly from the lovely PR lady.
UK entries only please.
Winners selected using random.org, please reply with your details with 7days of winning or another winner will be selected.
Bonus entries:
Tweet a link to the comp including @beachpebble
Like "Emma in Bromley" Facebook page
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Please leave a separate comment below for each of your bonus entries (max 1 for each method)
Comp closes at 12noon on Monday 27th August!
Emma in Bromley xx
'Balrogs, Kind of Doriath' according to a LotR generator. I would have hoped for something more glamorous!
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mine would be 'Thelma the Sexy Witch' so it reckons on the witch or wizard name genorator,Dont see how it comes up with that though as my name is Sarah lol
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Katy Katronus :-)
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Mine would be "Myrtle the magnificently bland" Wizards should be cool, but yet I so am not.
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I would be Lady Chakari...
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I would be 'Lady Chakari'...
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ReplyDeleteMine would be Annie the Alchemist :D
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I would be "HOOK-NOSE" the elf catcher
ReplyDeleteGormadoc River Folk. River Folk, family of Stoors living on the banks of the Anduin, with a matriarch (Gollum's grandmother). Smeagol and Deagol belonged to this family.
ReplyDeleteGormadoc River Folk. River Folk, family of Stoors living on the banks of the Anduin, with a matriarch (Gollum's grandmother). Smeagol and Deagol belonged to this family.
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I would be RICH the POOR-BUT-HAPPY!
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My 5 year old Step sons wizard name would be Castarno, because it sounds like a strong and powerful name! Bless.
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At my vast age I would be Wetleg The Incontinent.
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I would be Phil The Cheddar Whisperer
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Romashkin the talking cat
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Eönwë, Lady of the Ring
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Liked on facebook - Sandy Ferguson
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ReplyDeleteAccording to the LOTR name generator, I'm Annatar The Great. I like that, I might demand the folk at work call me that tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteMerlin the German Wizard Lizard ;-). Love reading this, @ballueder
ReplyDeleteWe really need to get on and read this. My husband is a big fan of all Tolkien books. I've never read them, but he really wants our kids too read The Hobbit before they see the film. :-)
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Adamzico!!
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Oh a wizard name, how about Ericaamerica? @ericahughes
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ReplyDeleteI think Katie the Dreadful has a nice ring to it!
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ReplyDeleteI guess if I were a wizard naturally I would be called "a wizard" but I would want to be recognised throughout the lands as L'Aubergine Violet ... I have no specific reason, but I think it has a ring to it? does it not?
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Thank you to everyone who entered!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading all your entries :-) some really fantastic wizard names!
The two winners are:
Erica Price wizard name Ericaamerica
And
Sandy Ferguson wizard name Eönwë, Lady of the Ring
Emma x
Theraga the Wizard
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