I've done it. I've introduced the boys to the inhabitants of Middle-Earth.
In previous posts here I've said that the boys are not ready for the Lord of the Rings trilogy yet, and as much as I'd like to begin reading it to them, there are enough good books out there that they might grow beyond in just a few years, that I saw no need to rush into LOTR; I want to exhaust my book list for the age group they're in now, first.
Well, my youngest has been asking me to read it to them. Added to that, I recently spoke with another homeschooling mom who had read it to her 7 and 9 year olds, and they loved it. So, I decided to give it a go.
We started The Hobbit about a week ago and we are better than halfway through it. They are following it just fine, and enjoying it a lot! If they are still interested when we finish it, we'll go on to Fellowship of the Ring.
It's been seven years since I've read it--I remember my youngest was an infant when I read it last, so I'm enjoying our journey to the Lonely Mountain where Smaug lives, and I look forward to LOTR. And maybe if we get through the trilogy, I might just go on to read The Silmarillion (to myself, not aloud), a book I've had for some time, but have never read.
In any case, it's great fun to have a good excuse to visit Middle-Earth once again, and greater fun to bring the boys with me this time.
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I strongly recommend the Silmarillion to you! I myself happen to be reading it! It's an excellent book; basically a "creation story" from J.R.R. Tolkien based quite nicely on the Bible. You'll love it, it's just like the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings, only 200 times better and more profound. You've got to read it :)
May Eru Illuvitar be with you! (not intended in a bad way, more as a semi-serious joke)
G.T.
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