Roverandom

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So beginnt für Roverandom ein unglaubliches Abenteuer. Die Suche nach dem Zauberer, der ihm seine alte Hundegestalt wiedergeben soll, führt Roverandom auf den Mond und tief hinunter ins Meer. Er trifft den Mann im Mond und tobt mit dessen geflügeltem Hund um den Mondturm, lauert den Mondstrahlen auf und weckt den fürchterlichen, grünes Feuer speienden Weißen Drachen. Zurück auf der Erde bringt ihn der weise Wal zum Schloß des Meerkönigs tief auf dem Boden des Ozeans. Die Geschichte vom kleinen Hund Roverandom gehört zum schönsten, was Tolkien je geschrieben hat. Er selbst sah sie als Folgeband zum »Hobbit«. Ein Anhang gibt Auskunft über die Entstehung der Geschichte und der Bilder, die Tolkien zur Illustrierung gemalt hat. »Plötzlich kam er sich viel kleiner vor. Das Gras schien ungeheuer emporzuwachsen und hoch über seinem Kopf zu wehen; und durch das Gras konnte er, wie die Sonne, die durch die Bäume eines Waldes aufsteigt, den riesigen gelben Ball sehen, wo der Zauberer ihn wieder zu Boden geworfen hatte.«

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Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien is a delightful work of fiction originally published in 2013 that spans seventy-five pages of imaginative storytelling. The narrative follows a real dog who has the misfortune of biting a somewhat grumpy and powerful wizard, an action that brings about a dramatic consequence when the wizard transforms the canine into a tiny toy dog. This sudden change sets the stage for an incredible adventure as the tiny dog, later named Roverandom, begins a grand quest to find the wizard who cast the spell and hopefully regain his original, rightful dog shape. This unusual journey takes Roverandom far away from familiar earthly surroundings, launching him on an extraordinary voyage that leads all the way up to the moon and deep down into the mysterious, blue expanses of the ocean floor. While exploring the celestial heights of the moon, Roverandom encounters the enigmatic Man in the Moon and has the thrilling experience of playing and romping around the magnificent moon tower with the Man in the Moon's very own winged dog. During these otherworldly escapades, he participates in curious activities like lying in wait for moonbeams and accidentally awakening a terrifying, green-fire-spouting White Dragon, which introduces a wonderful sense of danger and excitement to his celestial travels. Eventually, after his time in the lunar sky comes to an end, Roverandom returns closer to the earth where a wise and majestic whale transports him deep beneath the waves to the magnificent palace of the Meerkönig, the Ocean King, situated at the very bottom of the sea. Regarded by the author himself as a thematic precursor or companion piece to The Hobbit, this charming tale showcases some of the finest children's literature Tolkien ever created, blending whimsy, mythology, and gentle humor into a seamless narrative. Modern editions of the book also frequently include an informative appendix that sheds light on the creative process behind the story and the delightful illustrations that the author originally painted to accompany the text, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the creative mind behind Middle-earth crafting a magical adventure for younger audiences.

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J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was an English author and philologist who created 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', foundational works that shaped the modern fantasy genre.

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