Pagine1892–1973 · Bloemfontein, South Africa (English author) · also known as John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
📖 Best for: Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) · Teens (14+)
J. R. R. Tolkien books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
J. R. R. Tolkien was an Oxford professor of languages who invented Middle-earth. The Hobbit (1937), about Bilbo Baggins’s adventure with dwarves and a dragon, is a classic for confident young readers; The Lord of the Rings followed for older readers.
New to J. R. R. Tolkien? Start with The Hobbit.
J. R. R. Tolkien’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
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The Hobbit is a great place to start; other favourites include Farmer Giles of Ham, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers.
J. R. R. Tolkien’s books are best for grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) · teens (14+).
J. R. R. Tolkien’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend J. R. R. Tolkien ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.