J.R.R. Tolkien text set

 For our "Poetry Treat", I featured Tolkien's riddles from The Hobbit plus riddles from The Exeter Book Riddles (Anglo-Saxon riddles from the 11th century  Tolkien read these and inspired him in his riddle creating). We, of course, had to feast like hobbits. We only could eat through luncheon (some of us skipped elevenses!!). 

While we feasted throughout the morning and afternoon, I shared facts about Tolkien from John Hendrix's new book, The Mythmakers. I have not read the entire book yet; I skimmed it for parts about Tolkien. So far I am impressed with it. A lion and a wizard take the readers through portals for more information. I am not sure if I like this aspect yet. At times I find them distracting (although the information is interesting).

*Warning-Some of the riddles contain innuendos. Borrowed from the library.

I own this book.

Concise-highlights main events in his life  Borrowed from the library.

This picture book gives an overview of his life and also reveals the inspiration for Gandalf and Bag's End

Other books of interest (I did not have time to incorporate them into our discussion. All are borrowed from the library.)-

Comprehensive-for junior high and high school readers

Some beautiful editions of  Letters from Father Christmas-

Haven't listened to yet