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I am in fact a hobbit

Perry C. Bramlett; Joe R. Christopher · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for I am in fact a hobbit by Perry C. Bramlett; Joe R. Christopher. This book is recommended for ages 13+; content notes include Religious themes, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? The main considerations are adult-level nonfiction prose, literary analysis, and potentially complex discussion of Tolkien’s life and themes; the work is not primarily concerning for violence or sexual content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes2/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Educational value4/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death may be mentioned when discussing Tolkien’s life or works, but it does not appear to be a central event or source of sustained grief.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Tolkien's faith and Catholic worldview are discussed as they relate to his writing.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Contains no frightening content.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Contains no depictions of violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Courage is discussed as a virtue in the context of literary themes.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Deeply explores the nature of sub-creation and the inventive processes of one of literature's great creators.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Highly educational regarding literary history and Tolkien's body of work.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Discusses themes of friendship and altruism common in Tolkien's lore.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the value of integrity, humility, and the importance of storytelling.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Presents Tolkien as a figure of intellectual commitment.

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  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in I am in fact a hobbit would you have made differently, and why?
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