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Merged into one volume level, this is the definitive assortment of Tolkien's five acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' stories in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. The five stories are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked for their short lengths, they may be joined here in one volume level which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for listeners young and old.

• 'Roverandom' is a toy dog who, enchanted with a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter bizarre and fabulous animals.
• 'Farmer Giles of Ham' is unwanted fat and unheroic, but - having unwittingly managed to frighten off a short-sighted giant - is called after to do battle whenever a dragon comes to town.
• 'The Activities of Tom Bombadil' says in verse of Tom's many activities with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls.
• 'Leaf by Niggle' recounts the bizarre activities of the painter Niggle, who places out to paint the perfect tree.
• 'Smith of Wootton Major' journeys to the Land of Faery because of the magical substances of the fantastic Wedding cake of the Feast of Good Children.

Taken jointly, this rich assortment of work from the author of The Children of Húrin provides the listener with a remarkable voyage into lands as outdoors and bizarre as Middle-earth.