Tales from the Perilous Realm

By: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by: Derek Jacobi

Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi.

The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.

• Roverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.
• Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town;
• The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls;
• Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree;
• 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.

Taken together, this rich collection of tales from the author of The Children of Húrin will provide the reader with a fascinating journey into lands as wild and strange as Middle-earth.

©2016 J. R. R. Tolkien (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Fun stories<br />

very enjoyable listening, just plain fun..Narration is good to, Enjoyed it.one of my favorite authors. great for a stormy day.

Funny and cosy reading

Several short stories by J.R.R.Tolkien that made me smile, laugh and think. Very well read! Loved it!

Perfect for any age.

i believe someone should find a way to make these stories as popular as the classic greek mythology and Tolkien's other works.
they're every bit as deserving.

Great storytelling and stories overall

I think Roverrandom is the best one of the tales, but overall all of them do have it’s charm and magic.

A great collection of stories

This is a great collection of short stories. Each story was enjoyable. Some will really help someone to laugh while others make one thing. There are some great lessons woven into the stories. It was a simple or listen.

A most pleasing collection.

Excellent reader. Really wish they would have used the rhythms when reciting some of the poems used in the lotr series.

tolkien is the master story teller.

Loved it. Stories full of fun and adventure. Leaf by Niggle and Farmer Giles should be known across the land.

Nice stories and good performance.

Kids enjoyed it alot. As for adults I think it's a good addition to the Middle Earth realm.

some of tolkeins beat work here

believe it or not, some of his best. i read these when i was a kid decades ago. i had forgotten how much i liked thenm. im especially fond of smith of wooton major, and leaf.

Wonderful stories from a true great

Lesser known works from Tolkien that are delightful and fun. Perfect for young and old. Long time fans and people just discovering the Professor’s work.