Smith of Wootton Major

By: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by: Derek Jacobi

Length: 1 hr and 6 mins

Publisher's Summary

Tolkien's acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tale, read by Derek Jacobi.

Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.

©1967, 2005 The Tolkien Trust (P)1999 HarperCollins Publishers

Charming

I loved this imaginative book, full of wonderful characters. It is such a fun read.

A lovely and hopeful story.

I really enjoyed hearing this story read aloud. I had read the story myself years ago, but this was a real treat. In fact I listened to the last 5 minutes sitting in the grocery store parking lot😉😉.

Wonderful story. Highly recommend.

Tolkien creates something wonderful here, a story truly worth reading. It is a story that lodges itself in the soul, long after it has been read.

A delightful journey along the edges of Faery.

J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, and the children's book, The Hobbit, with which it begins. But his shorter works are delightful and Smith of Wootton Major is a little gem. Don't miss it!

A Small Classic, A Great Gift

I read this story as a child, and it stirred me strangely, as trips to Faery are wont to do. Derek Jacobi is wonderful, as always, although the small musical interludes which the producers chose to insert are ill chosen and detract just a tiny bit (like a fairy doll on a cake, perhaps?) Do yourself a favor, and seek out Farmer Giles of Ham as well.

A Tolkien classic

Readers of the LotR and the Hobbit could possibly be disappointed by a read of this title, however those a little more familiar with Tolkien and his fondness for ancient European myths and folktales will enjoy this work in that spirit. Light and fun with somber, mysterious undertones, it's a short and fantastic reverie into the mind of a fantasy founder. Well performed and enjoyable, suitable for an older adult or even a child's bedtime story!

i found the music clashed w the story turning the

i found the music almost ruined a lovely story. it clashed and jarring and too loud and not mystic like the story but silly. annoying to hear but the story overcame it

An enchanting little fable from the great Tolkien

A charming tale from the master of fantasy himself, whimsical and imaginative with excellent narration. Perfect for children and adults alike. Rest in peace, to the great author and now his son, who carried on his father's legacy throughout his many years.

What a pleasure

JRRT has created such wonder in his stories. this one is a good one read masterfully.

An Old Favorite

this is a great story for children. I like to listen to it again on my favorite hikes

Enchanting

Quite possibly my favourite Tolkien story (besides The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit of course).

Beautiful fairy story, absolutely wonderful

This is a beautiful fairy story, it comes to life as you read it, I wasn't sure at first what it would be like but I'm so glad I read it.

Smith of Wootton Major

A nice little story gives one an insight into other facets of Tolkien - probably listen to it over and over again.

lovely

i love reading and listening to tolkiens more short stuff and this story is just lovely!
the only comment i will make is that the audiobook doesnt include the notes and all of that stuff that the printed book does

Lovely short story

I really enjoyed this - and Derek Jacobi has a wonderful voice, would listen to anything he narrated!

Wonderful and Magical

A great story from the pen of the great Tolkien. Perfect bedtime reading or listening for children and adults alike.

Really love this story

J R R Tolkien at his best. And you can even see whispers of concepts within this tail reflected in later works.

Tolkien on faery

A short story by tolkien, showing his passion for fay or faery. Beautifully written and very well read.

A curious tale

This is an odd story, yet I find that I like it. Jacobi performs well. However, I much prefer the actual physical book with its mysterious illustrations.