The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien can be considered one of the best fantasy adventures of all time. These three novels take us on a journey with Frodo Baggins and the rest of the fellowship as they set out to destroy the ring that can rule them all. Through this epic adventure they run into goblins, orcs, elves, dwarfs, giant spiders, and much more in their realm of Middle Earth. This legendary battle of good versus evil makes for one of the most epic quests that a reader can embark on.

Tolkien first wrote his book, The Hobbit, and it was of great success. Right away he was asked to write a sequel. Over twenty years later, Tolkien released The Lord of the Rings. It has been the inspiration for one of the most successful film series of all time. This series has continued to influence many other fantasy series and is a great next step for children who have finished the Harry Potter series or the Chronicles of Narnia.