Roverandom

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5W, 1998 First edition by J.R.R. Tolkien Description Roverandom is a novella by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally written in 1925 and published posthumously in 1998. It tells the whimsica l tale of Rover, a small dog who is transformed into a toy by a grumpy wizard. To regain his true form, Rover embarks on a magical adventure that takes him to the moon and under the sea, encountering fantastical beings along the way. The story, inspired by a real-life incident involving Tolkien's son losing a toy dog, showcases Tolkien's imaginative storytelling and early fantasy world-building. Notes Green hardback with dust jacket, very fine condition. Show more