1. The Hobbit
The narrator tells us that hobbits are a little people, half the size of a man, and they have become rare and are no longer seen around. ... This goes on for some time, until the trolls suddenly notice, too late, that it is almost dawn. ... The swords taken from the trolls, he tells them, are from the great wars between the elves and the goblins, and they are famous goblin-killers. ... They go into a rage and the Great Goblin lunges at Thorin to eat him. Suddenly, however, the torches lighting the cavern go out and the great fire in the middle throws its sparks onto each of the goblins. ...
- Word Count: 5600
- Approx Pages: 22
- Grade Level: High School